Psychological abuse, substance misuse and mental health problems in relation to increased danger of intimate partner homicide among women of African descent

Sabri, Bushra

Saturday, March 31, 2012: 11:25 AM-12:45 PM

Pacific J (San Francisco Marriott Marquis)

Speaker:
Bushra Sabri, PhD, LMSW, ACSW, Johns Hopkins University

Authors:
Jamila K. Stockman, PhD, MPH, University of California
Akosoa McFadgion, MS, MSW, Howard University
Doris Campbell, PhD, ARNP, FAAN, University of the Virgin Islands
Phyllis Sharps, PhD, RN, FAAN, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing
Gloria Callwood, PhD, University of the Virgin Islands
Jacquelyn C. Campbell, RN, PhD, FAAN, Johns Hopkins University

Presentation Format:
Scientific Program Report

Learning Objectives:

Identify risk factors for intimate partner homicide among African American and Afro-Caribbean women
Examine how psychological abuse and mental health may increase risk for intimate partner homicide

Description:
This research examined the association of psychological abuse, mental health (MH) and substance misuse with danger of intimate partner homicide (IPH) among women from African descent. Data for this study was derived from a large case-control research project examining the relationship between abuse status and health consequences among African American and Afro-Caribbean women. The study found that with the exception of substance misuse, psychological abuse and MH problems were significantly associated with increased risk of IPH.