From Childhood Trauma to Adult Mental Health Difficulties: Exploring the Role of Intimate Partner Violence Among Rural Indian Women.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Mental health burdens are particularly pronounced in low- and middle-income countries, with women experiencing a disproportionately high prevalence compared to men. The present study examined whether adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with recent mental health symptoms through intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization and IPV perpetration among women in a rural North Indian district.

Method

Participants (N = 312) were recruited via a convenience sampling method and completed self-report measures. To examine indirect effects, we utilized a structural equation model.

Results

A significant, positive association was found between ACEs and mental health symptoms (r = .46, p <.001). We also found significant positive associa

SUBMITTER: Jiwani Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12807545 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature