Comparison of Demographic Characteristics by Lifetime Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Status, (n = 210)
| Characteristic | IPV Positive n=92 (44%) | IPV Negative n=118 (56%) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age, y, mean (SD) | 29.4 (.62) | 26.5 (.49) | <.001 |
| Poverty index (higher is greater income), mean (SD) | 1.43 (1.46) | 1.22 (1.31) | .09 |
| Employment status, % (No.) | |||
| Full/part time | 53.3 (49) | 37.4 (44) | .023 |
| Not working | 46.7 (43) | 62.6 (74) | |
| Parity, mean (SD) | 2.4 (.20) | 1.6 (.16) | <.001 |
| Partner status, % (No.) | |||
| Married | 81.5 (75) | 93.2 (110) | .009 |
| Single/divorced/separated | 18.5 (17) | 6.8 (8) | |
| Birthplace, % (No.) | |||
| United States | 30.4 (28) | 18.6 (22) | .05 |
| Other | 69.6 (64) | 81.4 (96) | |
| High school diploma, % (No.) | |||
| No | 62.2 (56) | 48.2 (54) | .05 |
| Yes | 37.8 (34) | 51.8 (58) | |
| Language of interview, % (No.) | |||
| English | 46.7 (43) | 33.9 (40) | .06 |
| Spanish | 53.3 (49) | 66.1 (78) | |