Pacific Island women and domestic violence
Intimate Partner Violence within a cohort of Pacific mothers living in New Zealand
Reducing violence by Pacific peoples has been identified by Pacific communities and government agencies as an important issue. However, there is little research into the nature of intimate partner relationships among Pacific families living in New Zealand.
This study reports the 12-month estimated prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV) experienced by a cohort of Pacific mothers living in New Zealand. The Conflict Tactics Scale was completed by 1,095 women who had given birth in the past 12 months, and who were married or living with a partner as married.
The 12-month prevalence of “victimization” through verbal aggression was 77%, 21% for “minor” physical violence, and 11% for “severe” physical violence.
The 12-month prevalence of “perpetration” of verbal aggression against a partner was 90%, 35% for “minor” physical violence, and 19% for “severe” violence towards their partner.
Pacific island migration to New Zealand – discrimination, and denial of necessary social rights – social problems, unemployment, crime, violence and rape against women and children. – Do you think there is a connection here?
Comment by Scott Gresham — Wed 26th July 2006 @ 9:11 am