A Case-Control Study of Female-to-Female Nonintimate Violence in an Urban Area

N.B. Hirschinger, J.A. Grisso, D.B. Wallace, K.F. McCollum, D.F. Schwarz, M.D. Sammel, C. Brensinger and E. Anderson

American Journal of Public Health, 2003, vol. 93, issue 7, 1098-1103

Abstract: Objectives. The aims of this study were to describe the characteristics surrounding female-to-female nonpartner violence and to identify independent factors associated with risk of female-to-female intentional injuries. Methods. A case-control investigation was conducted among women who resided in an urban, low-income community and presented for emergency department care for injuries inflicted by female nonpartners. Results. Women were typically victimized by women they knew (88%), in outdoor locations (60%), and in the presence of others (91%). Those found to be at risk for injury typically were young and socially active, used marijuana, and had experienced other kinds of violence. Conclusions. The present results showed that women injured by female nonpartners had limited resources, experienced disorder in their lives, and were the victims of violence within multiple relationships.

Date: 2003
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