An Examination of Violence Against Women, Race, and Health Outcomes Among Alaskan Women

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of violence against women on health outcomes and how this relationship varies by race. Data were drawn from the annual Alaska Victimization Survey (AVS) conducted from 2010 to 2015. The final sample consisted of 10,883 noninstitutionalized Alaskan women (over the age of 18). A series of ordinary least squares (OLS) regressions were employed. Overall, different types of victimization (psychological aggression, physical violence, and sexual violence) were significantly related to adverse health outcomes. In addition, women who identified as more than one racial category were more likely to report adverse health outcomes. Contributions and limitations of the study were discussed.