Table 5

 Factors independently associated with presenting a response to overcome IPV. Logistic regression analysis (n = 355)* †

Presenting a response to overcome IPV
OR (95% CI)p Value
* From the 445 abused women, 355 responded to the question regarding their response to IPV. †Reference group is comprised of abused women who did not take action (n = 131).
Marital status
    Married1
    Single1.71 (0.97 to 2.99)0.06
    Separated/divorced/widowed3.83 (2.03 to 7.22)<0.01
Social support
    None1
    Yes2.92 (1.49 to 5.73)<0.01
Intensity of IPV
    Sometimes1
    Many times1.89 (1.11 to 3.23)0.02
Types of IPV
    Psychological1
    Physical and psychological1.92 (1.04 to 3.55)0.04
    Psychological and sexual1.24 (0.53 to 2.93)0.62
    Physical, psychological, and sexual1.85 (0.92 to 3.71)0.08