ICPS

2021 APS Virtual Convention · 2021

Physical and Sexual Assault History and Chronic Health Conditions Among African American Adults: Evidence from Midus (Midlife In the US) Milwaukee

Virtual · May 2021

Posters · Clinical Science

  • Sarah Sawyer
    Hamline University
  • Janie Schwartz
    Hamline University
  • Hannah Moore
  • Matthew Brady
    Hamline University
  • Serena King
    Hamline University

Abstract

Using the MIDUS Milwaukee sample, we examined the relationship between physical, sexual assault and chronic health problems. Measures included sexual and physical assault history and number of chronic health conditions. Results suggested main effects of sexual assault (SA), physical assault (PA), and participant sex on number of chronic health conditions.

Other