The broken bond: Exploring child-to-parent violence and its spiritual and sociodemographic potential predictors among university students in Tabriz, Iran

• Main Authors: Mohammad Khalili (Author), Mina Hosseinzadeh (Author), Mohammad Hasan Sahebihagh (Author), Mojgan Mirghafourvand (Author), Amirmohammad Dahouri (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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• Notes: 2214-1391; 10.1016/j.ijans.2024.100774
• Keywords: Violence; Family violence; Child-to-parent violence; Spiritual wellbeing; History of Africa; DT1-3415; Nursing; RT1-120
• Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, Vol 21, Iss , Pp 100774- (2024)

Objectives: This study investigates the prevalence and risk factors of child-to-parent violence (CPV) among university students in Tabriz. Methods: Using a cross-sectional design, 500 first-year students from Tabriz University of Medical Sciences were surveyed with questionnaires. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS version 16. Results: The findings revealed a concerning prevalence of controlling and psychological violence towards both mothers (48 %) and fathers (44 %). Boys demonstrated a lower likelihood of violence against their father (aOR=0.44; 95 % CI: 0.30 to 0.64) and mother (aOR=0.41; 95 % CI: 0.28 to 0.60) compared to girls. Students in the paramedical group exhibited a 54 % and 77 % lower probability of violence against their father (aOR=0.46; 95 % CI: 0.17 to 0.65) and mother (aOR=0.33; 95 % CI: 0.25 to 0.84) respectively, compared to those in the medical group. Spiritual well-being did not show a significant association with CPV towards fathers (p = 0.379) and mothers (p = 0.186). Discussion: These findings underscore the need for multi-pronged interventions. Equipping students with healthy communication skills, expanding mental health services, and implementing preventive programs targeting adolescents could be crucial in addressing CPV. For nursing practice, this research provides a basis for developing care strategies that incorporate mental health support and communication skill enhancement.