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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
Halmstad University, School of Health and Welfare, Centre of Research on Welfare, Health and Sport (CVHI).ORCID iD: 0000-0002-6021-5308
Ersta Sköndal Bräcke University College, Stockholm, Sweden.
Karlstads University, Karlstad, Sweden.
2022 (English)In: Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, ISSN 1403-4948, E-ISSN 1651-1905, Vol. 50, no 8, p. 1133-1139Article in journal (Refereed) Published
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Background: Honour-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. © Author(s) 2021

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London: Sage Publications, 2022. Vol. 50, no 8, p. 1133-1139
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adolescents, child maltreatment, Honour-related violence and oppression, mental health, poly-victimisation, restrictions regarding choice of future partner
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Psychiatry
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URN: urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-45991DOI: 10.1177/14034948211053138ISI: 000711134600001PubMedID: 34689634Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85117840556OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hh-45991DiVA, id: diva2:1617868
Available from: 2021-12-08 Created: 2021-12-08 Last updated: 2023-03-13Bibliographically approved

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