Résumé :
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[BDSP. Notice produite par INIST-CNRS R0xDGACA. Diffusion soumise à autorisation]. Objectives. We revised the Danger Assessment to predict reassault in abusive female same-sex relationships. Methods. We used focus groups and interviews to evaluate the assessment tool and identify new risk factors and telephone interviews at baseline and at 1-month follow-up to evaluate the revised assessment. Results. The new assessment tool comprised 8 original and 10 new items. Predictors included increase in physical violence (relative risk ratio [RRR]=1.95 ; 95% confidence interval [Cl]=0.84,4.54), constant jealousy or possessiveness of abuser (RRR=4.07 ; 95% Cl=0.61,27.00), cohabitation (RRR=1.96 ; 95% Cl=0.54,7.12), threats or use of gun by abuser (RRR=1.93 ; 95% Cl=0.79,4.75), alcoholism or problem drinking of abuser (RRR=1.47 ; 95% Cl=0.79,2.71), illegal drug use or abuse of prescription medications by abuser (RRR=1.33 ; 95% Cl=0.72,2.46), stalking by abuser (RRR=1.39 ; 95% Cl=0.70,2.76), failure of individuals to take victim seriously when she sought help (RRR=1.66 ; 95% Cl=0.90,3.05), victim's fear of reinforcing negative stereotypes (RRR=1.42 ; 95% Cl=0.73,2.77), and secrecy of abuse (RRR=1.72 ; 95% Cl=0.74,3.99). Both unweighted (P<. and weighted versions of the revised assessment were significant predictors reassault. conclusions. danger accurately assesses risk reassault in abusive female relationships.>
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