Birthplace, culture, self-esteem, and intimate partner violence among community-dwelling Hispanic women

Violence Against Women. 2013 Jan;19(1):6-23. doi: 10.1177/1077801212475336. Epub 2013 Jan 29.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore variations in demographics, culture, self-esteem, and intimate partner violence among Hispanic women according to birthplace, and to identify factors associated with these differences in intimate partner violence (IPV). Baseline data from a randomized control trial testing the efficacy of an HIV prevention program were used. Path analyses identified differences in IPV between Colombian women and women from other Central/South American countries. Self-esteem was the only factor associated with these differences. Interventions addressing the unique needs of Hispanic women from different subgroups are needed.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Battered Women*
  • Central America
  • Colombia
  • Culture*
  • Female
  • HIV Infections / ethnology
  • HIV Infections / prevention & control
  • Hispanic or Latino*
  • Humans
  • Interpersonal Relations*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Residence Characteristics*
  • Self Concept*
  • Sexual Partners
  • South America
  • Spouse Abuse / ethnology*
  • United States