J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv. 2024 Sep;62(9):19-28. doi: 10.3928/02793695-20240308-01. Epub 2024 Apr 1.
Research shows strong associations between intimate partner violence (IPV) among women and suicidal ideation but this topic is understudied among immigrant women in abusive relationships in the United States. Empowerment may play a significant role in protecting abused immigrant women from suicidal ideation but has not been studied with quantitative data.
The current study used convenience sampling. Immigrant women who experienced IPV were asked about IPV severity, empowerment, and where they were born. Bivariate associations among variables were assessed; empowerment was tested as a moderator of the relationship between IPV and suicidal ideation.
The sample comprised 293 immigrant women, with 62.8% reporting suicidal ideation with a significantly greater proportion of women from South America than elsewhere reporting suicidal ideation. Empowerment buffered the effect of IPV on suicidal ideation.
Prevalence of suicidal ideation among immigrant women experiencing IPV is concerning. Severity of IPV, region of the world where women were born, and empowerment were all related to suicidal ideation, showing directions for future research. Empowerment nursing interventions are needed to address IPV and resulting mental health problems among immigrant women. [(9), 19-28.].
研究表明,女性亲密伴侣暴力(IPV)与自杀意念之间存在很强的关联,但这一主题在美国受虐待关系中的移民女性中研究较少。赋权可能在保护受虐待的移民女性免受自杀意念方面发挥重要作用,但尚未用定量数据进行研究。
本研究采用便利抽样。经历过 IPV 的移民妇女被问及 IPV 的严重程度、赋权情况以及她们的出生地。评估了变量之间的双变量关联;检验了赋权是否可以调节 IPV 与自杀意念之间的关系。
样本包括 293 名移民妇女,其中 62.8%报告有自杀意念,来自南美洲的妇女报告自杀意念的比例明显高于其他地区。赋权缓冲了 IPV 对自杀意念的影响。
经历 IPV 的移民妇女自杀意念的发生率令人担忧。IPV 的严重程度、妇女出生的世界区域以及赋权都与自杀意念有关,为未来的研究指明了方向。需要赋权护理干预措施来解决移民妇女中的 IPV 和由此产生的心理健康问题。[(9),19-28]。