Violent Relationship May Up Mental Disorder Risk in Women

Living in a violent relationship can put women at a higher risk of developing mental disorders, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders journal.

So, women, please take note. If //you are in a violent relationship you may be at an increased risk of suffering from mental disorders, suggests a new study.

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‘Living in a violent relationship not only causes physical injuries to women, but also leaves the victims at a higher risk of developing mental disorders.’

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The study indicates that the unpredictable violence not only causes physical injuries to women but also leaves the victims at a higher risk of suffering from mental disorders.

"We expect severity and frequency to be the major driver to patient outcomes, but in some cases, it isn't," said David Katerndahl, Professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center, US.

"The nonlinearity, or unpredictability, of the violence, is much more of a driver," he added.

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Health disparity refers to differences in providing treatment or access to healthcare facilities based on a person’s sex, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status leading to marked differences in health outcomes and death rates. Health disparities abound in minority groups of the United States.

However, a certain amount of unpredictability was actually healthier for women, noted researchers.

"Women who have what we call 'optimal nonlinearity,' which means they have some nonlinearity, but it's not extreme, actually did better in the study in general," said Katerndahl.

Radiologists can Help Identify Domestic Violence Victims
Radiologists can identify potential violence-related patterns of injury and work closely with referring providers to provide care for the victims, stated study.

For the study, the researchers included 120 women participants, who were assessed concerning the abusive behavior they faced and the violent environment around them.

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