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Associations between violence and psychological distress among women experiencing homelessness: A cross-sectional study
Boston College, USA; Uppsala University, Sweden.ORCID iD: 0000-0001-7935-3260
Marie Cederschiöld University, Department of Health Care Sciences. Uppsala University, Sweden.ORCID iD: 0000-0001-5104-1281
Uppsala University, Sweden.ORCID iD: 0000-0001-5804-0433
University College London, UK.ORCID iD: 0000-0003-0479-6950
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2026 (English)In: Violence against Women, ISSN 1077-8012, E-ISSN 1552-8448, Vol. 32, no 9, p. 2597-2617Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

This study examines the association between violence exposure and psychological distress among women experiencing homelessness (n = 41). Using a cross-sectional survey design, we assessed emotional, physical, and sexual violence perpetrated by both close (e.g., intimate partners, family members) and non-close (e.g., acquaintances, strangers) individuals and their impact on mental well-being. Findings indicate high levels of violence, with greater exposure linked to increased distress. Each form of violence in close relationships was independently associated with distress, highlighting its broad health consequences. Addressing the significant burden of violence among women experiencing homelessness requires both healthcare recognition and structural interventions. Comprehensive, trauma-informed approaches are essential to mitigate the impact of violence on psychological well-being.

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2026. Vol. 32, no 9, p. 2597-2617
Keywords [en]
Homelessness, Psychological distress, Trauma-informed care, Violence, Women
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Människan i välfärdssamhället, Vårdvetenskap
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URN: urn:nbn:se:esh:diva-11562DOI: 10.1177/10778012251351935ISI: 001513845900001PubMedID: 40551676OAI: oai:DiVA.org:esh-11562DiVA, id: diva2:1977825
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Inclusion health for women in homelessness - development, feasibility and implementation of interventions, Forte, Swedish Research Council for Health, Working Life and Welfare, Swedish Research CouncilAvailable from: 2026-06-11 Created: 2025-06-26 Last updated: 2026-06-11Bibliographically approved

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