Lifetime prevalence of gender-based violence in women and the relationship with mental disorders and psychosocial function

Abstract

Context: Intimate partner physical violence, rape, sexual assault, and stalking are pervasive and co-occurring forms of gender-based violence (GBV). An association between these forms of abuse and lifetime mental disorder and psychosocial disability among women needs to be examined. Objectives: To assess the association of GBV and mental disorder, its severity and comorbidity, and psychosocial functioning among women. Design, Setting, and Participants: A cross-sectional study based on the Australian National Mental Health and Well-being Survey in 2007, of 4451 women (65% response rate) aged 16 to 85 years. Main Outcome Measures: The Composite International Diagnostic Interview version 3.0 of..