Self-reported exposure to intimate partner violence among women and men in Sweden: results from a population-based survey
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BACKGROUND Few population-based studies assessing IPV among randomly selected women and men have been conducted in Sweden. Hence, the aim of the current study was to explore self-reported exposure, associated factors, social and behavioural consequences of and reasons given for using psychological, physical and sexual intimate partner violence (IPV) among women and men residing in Sweden. METHODS Cross-sectional postal survey of women and men aged 18-65 years. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to identify factors associated with exposure to IPV. RESULTS Past-year IPV exposure rates were similar in women and men; however, earlier-in-life estimates were higher in women. Poor to moderate social support, growing up with domestic violence and being single, widowed or divorced were associated with exposure to all forms of IPV in men and women. Women and men tended to report different social consequences of IPV. CONCLUSIONS Our finding that women reported greater exposure to IPV earlier-in-life but not during the past year suggests the importance of taking this time frame into account when assessing gender differences in IPV. In-depth, qualitative studies that consider masculinities, femininities power and gender orders would be beneficial for extending and deepening our understanding of the gendered matter of IPV.
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عنوان ژورنال:
دوره 13 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013