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. 1998 Oct;88(10):1515–1517. doi: 10.2105/ajph.88.10.1515

Prevalence of adult domestic violence among women seeking routine care in a Native American health care facility.

D G Fairchild 1, M W Fairchild 1, S Stoner 1
PMCID: PMC1508473  PMID: 9772854

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of, and sociodemographic factors associated with, adult domestic violence within a Native American community. METHODS: Adult women in the community were surveyed. RESULTS: Of 371 eligible women, 341 (92%) were surveyed. Among respondents, 179 reported a history of at least 1 episode of domestic violence. Fifty-six (16.4%) reported violence within the previous 12 months. Age under 40 years and living in a household receiving governmental financial assistance were independently associated with 1-year prevalence of adult domestic violence. CONCLUSIONS: Adult domestic violence is prevalent within this Native American community. Additional research is required to characterize further the relationship between domestic violence and socioeconomic status.

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