Associations Between Violence and Psychological Distress Among Women Experiencing Homelessness
A Cross-Sectional Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12436656 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Anna Klarare (0000-0001-7935-3260, Boston College), Elisabet Mattsson (0000-0001-5104-1281, Uppsala University, corresponding author), Sophie Nadia Gaber (0000-0001-5804-0433, Uppsala University), Penny Rapaport (0000-0003-0479-6950, Division of Psychiatry, Faculty of Brain Sciences, University College London, London, UK), Andreas Rosenblad (0000-0003-3691-8326, Uppsala University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue | 9 |
| Pages | 10778012251351935-10778012251351935 |
| Publication date | 2025-06-24 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Violence Against Women (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1077-8012 • E-ISSN: 1552-8448 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/10778012251351935 |
| PMID | 40551676 |
| OpenAlex | W4411612678 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 43 |
This study examines the association between violence exposure and psychological distress among women experiencing homelessness ( n = 41). Using a cross-sectional survey design, we assessed emotional, physical, and sexual violence perpetrated by both close (e.g., intimate partners, family members) and non-close (e.g., acquaintances, strangers) individuals and their impact on mental well-being. Findings indicate high levels of violence, with greater exposure linked to increased distress. Each form of violence in close relationships was independently associated with distress, highlighting its broad health consequences. Addressing the significant burden of violence among women experiencing homelessness requires both healthcare recognition and structural interventions. Comprehensive, trauma-informed approaches are essential to mitigate the impact of violence on psychological well-being
Cross-sectional study · Distress · Domestic violence · Injury prevention · Medical emergency · Mental health · Occupational safety and health · Poison control · Psychiatry · Psychological distress · Psychological intervention · Sexual violence · Suicide prevention · Clinical Psychology · Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis · Homelessness and Social Issues · Human Factors and Ergonomics · Intimate Partner and Family Violence · Medicine · Psychology
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |