Risk Factors for Intimate Partner Violence and Relationships to Sexual Risk Behavior Outcomes Among College Students Open Access

Abstract

Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) or the physical violence, sexual violence, stalking, and psychological aggression by a current or past intimate partner is prevalent in both men and women in the United States. Around half of individuals report their first IPV experience during college aged years. Although IPV is prevalent in the United States, specific correlates and outcomes, particularly among college students is largely unknown.

Methods: Using the Theory of Gender and Power, this study aimed to examine a number of correlates and outcomes related to IPV in a sample of diverse males and females attending seven colleges or universities in Georgia. In this cross sectional study, survey data was collected regarding sociodemographics, past IPV experience, and sexual outcomes (specifically sex after drug or alcohol use and condomless sex). Bivariate analyses were conducted to examine correlates of IPV subscale scores and correlates of sexual behavior outcomes. Multivariable regression analyses were conducted to examine correlates the two sexual behavior outcomes.

Results: Bivariate results indicate that there are a number of sociodemographic and psychosocial factors associated with each IPV construct. Additionally, results indicate that lower negotiation subscale scores were associated with use of drugs or alcohol before last sexual encounter. Higher psychological aggression was associated with no condom use at last sexual encounter.

Conclusions: Findings from the present study reveal the need for college campuses to address IPV and focus on promoting positive relationship functioning among college students in order to reduce sexual risk behaviors.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................2

LITERATURE REVIEW................................................................................................................3

Theoretical Framework........................................................................................................4

Correlates of IPV.................................................................................................................4

Outcomes of IPV..................................................................................................................7

Present Study.......................................................................................................................8

METHODS......................................................................................................................................8

           Procedures & Participants....................................................................................................8

Measures............................................................................................................................10

Data Analysis.....................................................................................................................13

RESULTS......................................................................................................................................14

           Participant Characteristics.................................................................................................14

           Bivariate Analyses Examining Correlates of IPV Factors.................................................14

           Alcohol or Drug Use Before Last Sexual Encounter.........................................................15

           Condom Use During Last Sexual Encounter.....................................................................16

DISCUSSION................................................................................................................................17

           Limitations.........................................................................................................................21

CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................21

REFERNCES.................................................................................................................................23

APPENDIX....................................................................................................................................26

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School	Rollins School of Public Health
Department	Behavioral Sciences and Health Education
Degree	M.P.H.
Submission	Master's Thesis
Language	English
Research Field	Health Sciences, Public Health Health Sciences, Public Health Education Health Sciences, General
Keyword	Sexual Risk Behavior Intimate Partner Violence Risky Sexual Behaviors IPV
Committee Chair / Thesis Advisor	Carla Berg, Emory University
Committee Members	Michael Windle, Emory University Regine Haardörfer, Emory University Milkie Vu, Emory University

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