Intimate Partner Violence During a Public Health Crisis: Variations in Conflict and Post Conflict Contexts

This study draws on survey data collected in a country embroiled in war, Ukraine, and a post-conflict country, Guatemala, to examine the influence of traumatic events on intimate partner violence victimization. Logistic regression models revealed that experiencing pandemic stress (e.g., fears of the...

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Main Author: Iesue, Laura (Author)
Contributors: Timmer, Anastasiia ; Lozovska, Olga ; González, Jenifer ; Jawaid, Ali 1984-
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2024
In: Crime & delinquency
Year: 2024, Volume: 70, Issue: 13/14, Pages: 3505-3531
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Keywords:
Guatemala
Ukraine
War
Domestic Violence
Intimate Partner Violence
Pandemic
Covid-19
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Summary:This study draws on survey data collected in a country embroiled in war, Ukraine, and a post-conflict country, Guatemala, to examine the influence of traumatic events on intimate partner violence victimization. Logistic regression models revealed that experiencing pandemic stress (e.g., fears of the virus, vaccine issues, and health care concerns) and daily hassles (e.g., family issues, financial problems, and prejudice) increased the risk of physical and verbal abuse victimization in both countries. Exposure to crises such as war and genocide predicted the risk of physical abuse victimization in Guatemala. The effects of pandemic stress in Ukraine and exposure to crises in Guatemala on victimization were more pronounced among those with fewer daily hassles. Variations among demographic groups were also observed.
ISSN:1552-387X
DOI:10.1177/00111287241248111