Predicting intimate partner violence perpetration by Latino/a/e/x men in residential substance misuse treatment

ABSTRACT

Little is known about rates of IPV among Latino/a/e/x men in residential substance misuse treatment. Logistic regressions examined whether severity of substance use, mental health symptoms, and socioecological factors predicted IPV perpetration in 145 Latino/a/e/x men in treatment. Lifetime perpetration and victimization were 72.6% and 76.7%, respectively. Perpetration was negatively associated with self-esteem and positively associated with depression, PTSD, total lifetime types of drugs used, and victimization. More types of drugs used increased odds of lifetime perpetration and physical, psychological, and sexual perpetration; anxiety increased odds of lifetime perpetration; use of opioids, hallucinogens, and sedatives increased odds of physical and psychological perpetration only. Increased frequency of drug used in the past 6 months decreased odds of lifetime, physical, and psychological perpetration. Results highlight needs for concurrent/comprehensive assessments, and coordinated care for IPV/behavioral health in treatment facilities. Social work professionals are uniquely positioned to advocate for and provide holistic assessments and services. 

KEYWORDS:

• Intimate partner violence perpetration
• Latino/A/E/X men
• mental health
• substance use
• drug use

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