Birthplace, culture, self-esteem, and intimate partner violence among community-dwelling Hispanic women
Gonzalez-Guarda, R.M.; Vermeesch, A.L.; Florom-Smith, A.L.; McCabe, B.E.; Peragallo, N.P.
Violence Against Women 19(1): 6-23
2013
ISSN/ISBN: 1552-8448 PMID: 23363655 DOI: 10.1177/1077801212475336Document Number: 578359
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.