Association between intimate partner psychological violence and psychological distress among nurses: The role of personality traits and social support.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

This study proposes investigating the risk and protective factors of intimate partner (IP) psychological violence and psychological distress to better promote psychological wellbeing for nurses and health outcomes for patients.

Design

A cross-sectional study.

Method

This cross-sectional study was carried out chiefly in Guangdong, Hunan, and Shaanxi provinces, in the east, central, and west of the Chinese economic areas, respectively. It was conducted in October 2021 using convenience sampling. A total of 843 nurses were eligible for the final analysis. Single-factor linear regression models were used to identify potential factors associated with IP psychological violence and psychological distress. In addition, the structural equation model was used to explore the

SUBMITTER: Huang W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9878691 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature