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Zaleski, Marcos; Pinsky, Ilana; Laranjeira, Ronaldo; Ramisetty-Mikler, Suhasini; Caetano, Raul – Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2010
Purpose: To estimate prevalence rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) among Brazilian couples and to assess the contribution of drinking and sociodemographic factors to the risk of IPV. Methods: A sample consisting of 1,445 married or cohabitating males and females in the Brazilian population was interviewed. The survey response rate was 66%.…
Descriptors: Family Violence, Females, Incidence, Foreign Countries
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Foran, Heather M.; Smith Slep, Amy M.; Heyman, Richard E. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2011
Objective: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious health concern, but little is known about prevalence of IPV in the armed forces, as military members cope with the pressures of long-standing operations. Furthermore, previous prevalence studies have been plagued by definitional issues; most studies have focused on acts of aggression without…
Descriptors: Family Violence, Marital Status, Aggression, Females