Table 4

Association between domestic violence and mental distress (HSCL-10) among 18 to 49 year-old ever-married men and women citizens in the Yangon region, Myanmar

ModelDescriptionMen95% CIP valueWomen95% CIP value
Coefficient*Coefficient*
1Crude0.230.17 to 0.290.00010.270.23 to 0.320.0001
2†Adjusted0.180.12 to 0.240.00010.210.15 to 0.260.0001
3aInteraction, controlling behaviour (yes)0.210.13 to 0.280.0001
3bInteraction, controlling behaviour (no)0.110.03 to 0.190.005
3cInteraction, fear of partner (yes)0.390.28 to 0.490.0001
3dInteraction, fear of partner (no)0.180.12 to 0.240.0001
  • Confounders adjusted in women: age, education difference with partner, controlling behaviour, childhood abuse, number of children, income, justification for wife-beating, fear of partner, location and partner’s alcohol consumption.

  • *Coefficients with 95% CI from linear regression.

  • †Confounders adjusted in men: age, education difference with partner, controlling behaviour, childhood abuse, number of children, income, justification for wife-beating, fear of partner and location.

  • HSCL-10, Hopkins Symptom Checklist-10.