Assessing Intimate Partner Abuse: Associated Factors and Health Consequences among Jordanian Women |
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| Authors: | Reema R. Safadi Mayada A. Daibes Waheda H. Haidar Ahmad H. Al-Nawafleh Rose E. Constantino |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Maternal and Child Health Nursing, University of Jordan, Jordan;2. Faculty of Nursing, Philadelphia University, Jordan;3. Women Studies Center, University of Jordan, Jordan;4. Adult Health Nursing, Mutah University, Jordan;5. Health and Community Systems, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA |
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| Abstract: | In this cross-sectional study, we assessed levels and types of psychological and physical intimate partner abuse (IPA), and the association of IPA with socio-demographic factors and health consequences. The Abusive Behavior Inventory was completed by 471 Jordanian women. IPA was higher among older women who were: of older age, of younger age at marriage, married to unemployed spouses, living in urban residence, and of lower educational level. IPA was associated with most of the health problems except dental injuries and burns. We recommend educational programs that raise women's awareness to their rights to education, free choices in marital age, and policies that mitigate IPA in Jordan and similar patriarchal societies. |
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