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. 1998 Jan;155(1):131-3.
doi: 10.1176/ajp.155.1.131.

Comorbidity between abuse of an adult and DSM-III-R mental disorders: evidence from an epidemiological study

K K Danielson  1 , T E Moffitt, A Caspi, P A Silva
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Comorbidity between abuse of an adult and DSM-III-R mental disorders: evidence from an epidemiological study

K K Danielson et al. Am J Psychiatry. 1998 Jan.

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study was to report the prevalence, risk, and implications of comorbidity between partner violence and psychiatric disorders.

Method: Data were obtained from a representative birth cohort of 941 young adults through use of the Conflict Tactics Scales and Diagnostic Interview Schedule.

Results: Half of those involved in partner violence had a psychiatric disorder; one-third of those with a psychiatric disorder were involved in partner violence. Individuals involved in severe partner violence had elevated rates of a wide spectrum of disorders.

Conclusions: The findings support the importance of mental health clinicians screening for partner violence and treating victims and perpetrators before injury occurs.

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