Abstract
Family and partner interpersonal violence are common among American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations. AI/AN women have the second highest prevalence of violence against women among all racial/ethnic groups in the United States, and child abuse prevalence rates in AI/AN populations are among the highest. Elder abuse in AI/AN is also an important concern, although data on this are sparse. This review describes the epidemiology of child abuse, violence against women, and elder abuse among AI/AN, including prevalence and associated risk factors. The authors discuss potential reasons for the high burden of interpersonal violence among AI/AN, including common risk factors. Important limitations in existing literature are also highlighted, along with recommendations for future research on this topic.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 7 |
Journal | Injury Epidemiology |
Volume | 1 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 2 2014 |
Keywords
- American Indians/Alaska Natives
- Child abuse
- Child neglect
- Domestic violence
- Elder abuse
- Native Americans
- Rape
- Sexual assault
- Violence against women
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine