Can mental health treatments help prevent or reduce intimate partner violence in low- and middle-income countries? A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Epidemiological research suggests an interrelationship between mental health problems and the (re)occurrence of intimate partner violence (IPV). However, little is known about the impact of mental health treatments on IPV victimization or perpetration, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC).

Methods

We conducted a systematic review to identify prospective, controlled studies of mental health treatments in LMIC. We defined 'mental health treatment' as an intervention for individuals experiencing mental ill health (including substance misuse) including a substantial psychosocial or pharmacological component. Studies had to measure a mental health and IPV outcome. We searched across multi-disciplinary databases using a structured search strategy. Scree

SUBMITTER: Tol WA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6376658 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature