Title:Dating Violence, Lifestyle and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Mexican Women University Students
Volume: 21
Issue: 5
Author(s): Geu Mendoza-Catalan*, Jose Alfredo Pimentel-Jaimes, Erika Nallely Orendain-Jaime, Claudia Jennifer Dominguez-Chavez, Jose Luis Higuera-Sainz, Alma Angelica Villa-Rueda, Ulises Rieke-Campoy and Adriana Camargo-Bravo
Affiliation:
- Faculty of Nursing, Autonomous University of Baja California, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
Keywords:
Dating violence, type 2 diabetes mellitus, risk, women, young adults, lifestyle.
Abstract:
Background: Dating violence is a prevalent issue among Mexican women, as is the
incidence and prevalence of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The effects of dating violence
can negatively impact lifestyle and, consequently, increase the risk of T2DM.
Objective: This study aimed to explore the influence of dating violence on lifestyle and the risk
of T2DM in women university students from Mexico.
Methods: The study employed a cross-sectional and correlational design. The study population
consisted of women university students. The sample size included 255 participants. Women
aged 18 to 39 with current dating relationships and residency in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico,
were included. Data collection was conducted from February to May 2023. Correlations
and multiple linear regression models were conducted.
Results: A total of 255 women participated, with an average age of 21.6 years (SD = 3.2), and
32.2% had a history of intrafamily violence during childhood. 58.8% of the participants exhibited
some level of risk of T2DM, and 56.7% of the lifestyle was mostly categorized as poor/fair.
Detachment was the most prevalent type of dating violence, followed by coercion. Dating violence
was correlated with lifestyle (r = -.430) and the risk of T2DM (r = .321). In the multiple
linear regression model, dating violence influenced the risk of T2DM.
Conclusion: Women who reported higher levels of dating violence have a less healthy lifestyle
and a greater risk of T2DM. It is important to consider dating violence to improve lifestyle and
prevent T2DM in Mexican women university students.
