Domestic violence and emotional distress among Nicaraguan women: Results from a population-based study.

• DOI: 10.1037/0003-066x.54.1.30
• Publication Date: 2005-09-23T12:20:50Z
• Authors: Mary Ellsberg; Trinidad Caldera; Andrés Herrera; Anna Winkvist; Gunnar Kullgren
• Keywords: Emotional Distress

This study aimed to measure the prevalence of emotional distress among women in Leon Nicaragua and identify risk factors for with special reference wife abuse. A survey was performed a representative sample aged 15-49. Among ever-married 20% were classified as experiencing at time interview 52% reported physical partner abuse some point their lives. Women reporting six times more likely experience distress. An estimated 70% all cases found attributable The underscores need improve screening care battered within mental health services Nicaragua. (authors)