Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence Among Women Veterans who Utilize Veterans Health Administration Primary Care

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Summary

Identification of the prevalence of past-year intimate partner violence (IPV) among women Veterans, utilizing Veterans Health Administration primary care, and associations with demographic, military, and primary care characteristics was conducted. Using data from a national survey, findings suggest a notable prevalence of IPV among women Veterans under 55 years old.

Citation
Kimerling, R., Iverson, K. M., Dichter, M. E., Rodriguez, A. L., Wong, A., Pavao, J. (2016). Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence Among Women Veterans who Utilize Veterans Health Administration Primary Care. Journal of General Internal Medicine, 31, 888-894. doi:10.1007/s11606-016-3701-7