Exploring Rural and Non-Rural Disparities in Interpersonal Violence and Help Seeking Barriers Among North Dakota Women

Authors

• Tahmid Hassan JeeshanFollow
• Ashley K. Fansher, University of North DakotaFollow

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Description

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.

Publication Date

9-9-2026

Document Type

Poster

City

Fargo, ND

Disciplines

Rural Health

Comments

Presented at the 2026 Annual TRANSCEND Symposium, Fargo, ND, May 20, 2026.

Recommended Citation

Jeeshan, Tahmid Hassan and Fansher, Ashley K., "Exploring Rural and Non-Rural Disparities in Interpersonal Violence and Help Seeking Barriers Among North Dakota Women" (2026). Criminal Justice Posters and Presentations. 1.
https://commons.und.edu/cj-pp/1