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ArticlePloS one2020

The prevalence and patterns of exposure to interpersonal violence among men and women in Estonia.

Hedda Lippus, Kadri Soo, Made Laanpere, Kathryn M Yount, Kai Part, Inge Ringmets, Mare Ainsaar, Helle Karro

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Hedda LippusDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia.ORCID 0000-0002-8302-9743
Kadri SooInstitute of Social Studies, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia.
Made LaanpereDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia.
Kathryn M YountHubert Department of Global Health, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America.
Kai PartDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia.
Inge RingmetsInstitute of Family Medicine and Public Health, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia.
Mare AinsaarInstitute of Social Studies, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia.
Helle KarroDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia.
Tartu University Hospital · EEUniversity of Tartu · EEEmory University · US

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Abstract

backgroundTo understand better the total burden of interpersonal violence on society, it is useful to assess the prevalence of interpersonal violence among both, men and women. Exposure to multiple forms of interpersonal violence, referred to as polyvictimization, has been associated with more severe health consequences than exposure to any form separately. The aims of this study were to assess the prevalence of emotional, physical and sexual interpersonal violence in childhood, adulthood and at both childhood and adulthood among men and women in Estonia, analyze the patterns of interpersonal violence and socio-demographic correlates of polyvictimization in adulthood by gender.

methodsThe analysis was based on two population-based, cross-sectional, self-administered surveys carried out among men and women in Estonia in 2014. In both surveys, the NorVold Abuse questionnaire was used to measure exposure to interpersonal violence. Men and women aged 18-44 were included to the analysis.

resultsAmong men 66.6% and among women 54.2% had been exposed to at least one form of interpersonal violence during lifetime. Men had been more often exposed to isolated physical interpersonal violence, among women the distribution of different forms of interpersonal violence was more even and exposure to sexual violence was more common. The prevalence of polyvictimization in adulthood was two times higher among women compared to men and more socio-demographic correlates, were associated with it. Exposure to violence in childhood was associated with polyvictimization in adulthood across gender.

conclusionsThe prevalence of interpersonal violence in Estonia is high among men and women. The most prevalent forms and patterns of interpersonal violence, however, differ by gender, as do the socio-demographic correlates. Screening for interpersonal violence, in childhood and adulthood, and gender-specific interventions are needed, especially for high-risk groups identified in this study. Primary prevention of childhood violence should be a priority, as it was associated with higher risk for exposure to violence later in life across gender.

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AdolescentAdultChildCrime VictimsCross-Sectional StudiesEstoniaFemaleHumansMalePrevalenceSelf ReportSex CharacteristicsSocioeconomic FactorsViolenceYoung Adult

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