Increased risk of child maltreatment and mental health problems among adolescents with restrictions regarding choice of future partner: Results from a Swedish school-based survey

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dc.contributor.authorBengtsson, D., Landberg, Å., & Jernbro, C.
dc.date.accessioned2021-11-04T14:52:49Z
dc.date.available2021-11-04T14:52:49Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.description.abstractHonour-related violence and oppression is a violation of human rights and a public health problem. Oppression can be manifested by not being allowed to choose future partners and can increase the risk of abuse and mental health problems. Aims: The aim of this study was to investigate associations between restrictions regarding choice of future partner (RCP), child maltreatment and mental health problems among adolescents in Sweden. Methods: The study was based on cross-sectional data, including a nationally representative sample of 4741 pupils from grade nine in primary school and second year in high school. Pearson’s chi-square tests and binary logistical regression analyses adjusting for socio-demographic factors were conducted. Results: RCP was significantly associated to child maltreatment, including poly-victimisation, and mental health problems. In the adjusted analysis, an increased risk for all types of maltreatment, poly-victimisation (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 10.2, confidence interval (CI) 5.6–18.4), self-harm (aOR 1.9, CI 1.1–3.2) and suicide attempt (aOR 2.4, CI 1.3–4.7) were shown in adolescents exposed to RCP compared to non-exposed. Conclusions: There is an increased risk of child maltreatment including poly-victimisation and mental health problems among adolescents exposed to RCP compared to non-exposed. The study emphasizes the matter as a public health problem requiring immediate preventive measures to ensure the rights of children and adolescents.en_US
dc.identifier.citationBengtsson, D., Landberg, Å., & Jernbro, C. (2021). Increased risk of child maltreatment and mental health problems among adolescents with restrictions regarding choice of future partner: Results from a Swedish school-based survey. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, 14034948211053138.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/14034948211053138
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11212/5258
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherScandinavian Journal of Public Healthen_US
dc.subjectHonour-related violence and oppressionen_US
dc.subjectchild maltreatmenten_US
dc.subjectresearchen_US
dc.subjectSwedenen_US
dc.subjectInternational Resourcesen_US
dc.subjectmental healthen_US
dc.subjectadolescentsen_US
dc.subjectpoly-victimizationen_US
dc.titleIncreased risk of child maltreatment and mental health problems among adolescents with restrictions regarding choice of future partner: Results from a Swedish school-based surveyen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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