Intimate Partner Violence Survivorship, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Disaster: Implications for Future Disasters

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Analyzes post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) prevalence, perceived stress and resilience, and experiences related to the COVID-19 pandemic through interviews with a predominantly female group of 77 intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors in rural Louisiana. Includes data on the significance of race and other demographic factors on study findings, and discusses the significance of IPV and PTSD support services during disasters.

Clare E. B. Cannon, Regardt Ferreira, Fred Buttell, Allyson O'Connor

Violence Against Women, 30(12-13), 3251-3271

05/2023

Abuse and violence · COVID-19 · Emergency preparedness and response · Mental health · Mental health conditions · Statistics and data · Women · Louisiana