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Original Article

Domestic violence, mental illness and suicidal ideation – A study from Lahore, Pakistan

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Pages 474-481 | Published online: 08 Nov 2013
 

Abstract

Background

Suicidal ideation is an indicator of psychological distress and a proportion of people reporting suicidal ideation attempt or commits suicide. Mental illness of any type is strongly associated with suicidal ideation. Furthermore, the links between exposure to domestic violence and mental health problems are well established. Furthermore, a number of studies have reported an association between domestic violence and suicidal ideation.

Aims

To study the link between domestic violence, mental health and suicidal ideation.

Method

Using data from a group of 650 Pakistani women, we explored the putative predictors of suicidal ideation using univariate and multiple logistic regression. Significant predictors were then entered into a path analysis in order to evaluate both the direct and indirect effects of domestic violence on the odds of a study participant reporting suicidal ideation.

Results

Mental disorders were observed to significantly predict suicidal ideation. Ability to negotiate conflict between couples appeared to both directly and indirectly, via mitigation against mental disorder, protect against suicidal ideation.

Conclusions

The effect of verbal aggression on suicidal ideation appeared to be mostly mediated via its impact on mental health.

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