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Exploring Rural and Non-Rural Disparities in Interpersonal Violence and Help Seeking Barriers Among North Dakota Women
Tahmid Hassan Jeeshan and Ashley K. Fansher
Interpersonal violence extends beyond physical assault to include psychological and/or emotional abuse that can produce substantial physical and mental health consequences. Unfortunately, rates of violence have not been directly studied among residents of North Dakota. In this study, we compare victimization patterns, treatment seeking behaviors, and barriers to treatment among North Dakotan women. We anticipate that rural victims will report more severe or chronic victimization yet face reduced access to and use of healthcare and victim services. By jointly considering violence type, rural versus non-rural status, and treatment seeking, this project highlights differences between rural and non-rural residents and identifies the unique needs of rural North Dakotans.
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