Abstract
Through a household survey conducted in the southern area of Mexico City, 544 women currently living with a male partner were asked about the occurrence of a number of violent acts and associated risks such as drunkenness of the husband. The results show a prevalence 38.4% of women who had suffered some type of violence. Through the use of factor analysis structural equation models, the partners’ drinking and jealousy were found to be significantly associated with violent acts and threats. The findings are discussed in the light of cultural aspects present in Mexico.
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