TY - JOUR PY - 2013// TI - The impact of different types of intimate partner violence on the mental and physical health of women in different ethnic groups JO - Journal of interpersonal violence A1 - Lacey, Krim K. A1 - McPherson, Melnee Dilworth A1 - Samuel, Preethy S. A1 - Powell Sears, Karen A1 - Head, Doreen SP - 359 EP - 385 VL - 28 IS - 2 N2 - Intimate partner violence, including threats, stalking, emotional, physical, and sexual assault by a spouse or partner, has significant influences on the well-being of women of all racial and social backgrounds. This study of a nationally representative sample of women from varying racial and ethnic groups examined specific types of violent acts on health and well-being. An association between intimate partner violence and poor physical and mental health was found. Types of partner violence also had different associations with the well-being of women of different racial and ethnic backgrounds. Social and demographic factors played an important role in moderating women's outcomes. Suggestions for future studies are discussed.

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LA - en SN - 0886-2605 UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0886260512454743 ID - ref1 ER -