TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2001//
TI  - Prevalence and predictors of physical partner abuse among Mexican American women
JO  - American journal of public health
A1  - Vega, W. A.
A1  - Lown, E. Anne
SP  - 441
EP  - 445
VL  - 91
IS  - 3
N2  - OBJECTIVES: This study determined the lifetime prevalence of physical abuse by a current partner among women of Mexican origin and assessed factors associated with abuse. METHODS: Data are for a subsample of 1,155 women with current partners from a larger population-based cross-sectional survey of US residents of Mexican origin. RESULTS: The self-reported prevalence of physical abuse by a current partner was 10.7%. In multivariate analysis, factors associated with physical abuse included US birthplace (odds ratio = 2.1; 95% confidence interval = 1.24, 3.56), young age, urban residence, and having 4 or more children. Social support and regular church attendance were protective. CONCLUSIONS: The self-reported prevalence of physical abuse among Mexican American women is high. US birth is associated with increased risk of abuse. Community-based prevention efforts should be aimed at this population.
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SN  - 0090-0036
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
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