Mental Health of Racially Minoritised Women During COVID-19 Domestic Abuse
Author Information
Author(s): Mishra Ankita, Gibson-Miller Jilly, Wood Chantelle
Primary Institution: University of Sheffield
Hypothesis
The study aims to explore the mental health and wellbeing of racially Minoritised women experiencing domestic abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Conclusion
The study found that racially Minoritised women who experienced domestic abuse during the pandemic had significantly poorer mental health and wellbeing compared to those who did not.
Supporting Evidence
- 66.7% of participants reported experiencing at least one abusive behavior during the pandemic.
- Women experiencing abuse had significantly higher depression and anxiety scores compared to those who did not.
- Resilience and autonomy were found to be protective factors for mental health among the participants.
Takeaway
This study shows that many women of color faced worse mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic if they were abused at home.
Methodology
An online cross-sectional survey was conducted with racially Minoritised women in the UK during the third national lockdown.
Potential Biases
Potential biases may arise from the self-reported nature of the survey and the specific demographic focus.
Limitations
The study was limited to English-speaking participants and conducted online, which may have excluded some women with different linguistic or digital needs.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 1202 racially Minoritised women, with 20.5% Black, 47.3% Asian, 24.2% Mixed ethnicity, and 8% from other Minoritised communities.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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