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Project

HUGHES: Understanding interpersonal violence against people with SCI and its psychosocial impacts

Center:

MT-University of Montana Rural Institute, UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2026

Contact Information:

Rosemary Hughes
[email protected]
406-243-2898

Project Description:

This project will include an in-depth interview study with people with SCI who have experienced IPV after sustaining their injury, and a large national survey study of people with SCI throughout the U. S. Together these two studies should advance the understanding about the IPV experiences of people with SCI including the risk factors, the barriers to obtaining help, and the adverse psychological and social effects of interpersonal violence.

Keyword(s):

abuse, violence, spinal cord injury

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Adults with Disabilities

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Urban, Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

National