The impact of experiences of violence on the physical and mental health of a portuguese sample
Introduction Violent Experiences result in economic and social costs for society, impacting on emotions in families, on health (both physical and mental), and overall quality of life, causing potential damages. Thus, it becomes relevant to do research on this impact, aiming at raising awareness an...
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Introduction
Violent Experiences result in economic and social costs for society, impacting on emotions in families, on health (both physical and mental), and overall quality of life, causing potential damages. Thus, it becomes relevant to do research on this impact, aiming at raising awareness and promoting prevention.
Objectives
The purpose of the study is to estimate the impact of experiences of violence on both physical and mental health taking into account variables such as age, gender, and marital status.
Methods
This is a cross-sectional study sampling 1407 Portuguese speaking adults, with an age average of 42 years old (DP=17.28). The measures used were: The SF-36 questionnaire to assess quality of life, physical and mental health, and the Experiences of Violence Questionnaire.
Results
The sample was divided into two groups (victims and non-victims). The group of participants that were not subjected to violence presents more positive results. In relation to the comparison between genders, it was verified that males present more positive results having into account all dimensions SF-36 when compared to women. Also, older participants (53 years old or more) presents lower results of general health.
Conclusions
Violence and health, increasingly related due to the impact it has on the subjects’ physical and mental health and quality of life.
Disclosure
No significant relationships.
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| spelling | doaj.art-932074db119a49fbbff0cd33263f2f242023-11-17T05:09:16ZengCambridge University PressEuropean Psychiatry0924-93381778-35852021-04-0164S724S72410.1192/j.eurpsy.2021.1918The impact of experiences of violence on the physical and mental health of a portuguese sampleG. Esgalhado0L. Ferreira1Psychology And Education, University of Beira Interior, Covilha, PortugalPsychology And Education, University of Beira Interior, Covilha, Portugal Introduction Violent Experiences result in economic and social costs for society, impacting on emotions in families, on health (both physical and mental), and overall quality of life, causing potential damages. Thus, it becomes relevant to do research on this impact, aiming at raising awareness and promoting prevention. Objectives The purpose of the study is to estimate the impact of experiences of violence on both physical and mental health taking into account variables such as age, gender, and marital status. Methods This is a cross-sectional study sampling 1407 Portuguese speaking adults, with an age average of 42 years old (DP=17.28). The measures used were: The SF-36 questionnaire to assess quality of life, physical and mental health, and the Experiences of Violence Questionnaire. Results The sample was divided into two groups (victims and non-victims). The group of participants that were not subjected to violence presents more positive results. In relation to the comparison between genders, it was verified that males present more positive results having into account all dimensions SF-36 when compared to women. Also, older participants (53 years old or more) presents lower results of general health. Conclusions Violence and health, increasingly related due to the impact it has on the subjects’ physical and mental health and quality of life. Disclosure No significant relationships. https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S0924933821019180/type/journal_articleExperiences of Violencemental healthPhysical health |
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| title | The impact of experiences of violence on the physical and mental health of a portuguese sample |
| title_full | The impact of experiences of violence on the physical and mental health of a portuguese sample |
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| title_short | The impact of experiences of violence on the physical and mental health of a portuguese sample |
| title_sort | impact of experiences of violence on the physical and mental health of a portuguese sample |
| topic | Experiences of Violence mental health Physical health |
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