Associations between IPV and non-communicable diseases: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is associated with a range of adverse physical health outcomes; however, its specific influence on the health trajectories of individuals living with chronic disease remains underexplored. This systematic review investigates the intersection of IPV and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), with a focus on four leading conditions: cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease, and diabetes. Advancing understanding in this area is essential for informing the development of targeted IPV prevention and intervention strategies, improving clinical care for affected populations, and shaping health equity policy responses.

Methods

Guided by the research question, "How does experiencing IPV influence the burden, progression, or man

SUBMITTER: W Jones B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12487615 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature