@article{ref1,
title="Help-seeking behaviors of abused women in an abortion clinic population",
journal="Journal of interpersonal violence",
year="2018",
author="Tepoel, Megan R. W. and Saftlas, Audrey F. and Wallis, Anne B. and Harland, Karisa and Peek-Asa, Corinne L.",
volume="33",
number="10",
pages="1604-1628",
abstract="Women who seek induced abortion procedures experience high rates of intimate partner violence, yet little is known about their help-seeking behaviors. Using data collected from patients attending a large Midwestern clinic who screened positive for intimate partner violence, we analyzed how help-seeking women differed from women not seeking help and those not disclosing their help-seeking behavior. We measured current and planned resource use and evaluated self-perceived helpfulness of resources. Severe battering, physical and/or sexual abuse, frequent sexual abuse, increased relationship length, and employment were positively associated with help-seeking. Nearly half of women who screened positive for abuse in the past year had already sought or planned to seek help, indicating this population is receptive to intervention.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0886-2605",
doi="10.1177/0886260515619168",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0886260515619168"
}