Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate abuse of individuals with spinal cord injury or dysfunction (SCI/D) by: 1) estimating the percentage of individuals who experience abuse; 2) exploring predictors of abuse; and 3) exploring the impact of abuse on health in members of this population. To achieve these aims, we used a descriptive cross-sectional design and surveyed 290 participants. Participants reported high rates of abuse. Predictors of abuse during adulthood included physical dependency, a history of childhood abuse, and a history of previous abuse as an adult with SCI/D. Abuse significantly predicted negative mental health outcomes in this population.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 3-9 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Journal of Rehabilitation |
| Volume | 74 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| State | Published - Jul 2008 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Rehabilitation
- Clinical Psychology
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
- Psychiatry and Mental health