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Violence Against Women, Vol. 9, No. 7, 839-858 (2003)
DOI: 10.1177/1077801203009007005
© 2003 SAGE Publications

Puerto Rican Drug Users' Experiences of Physical and Sexual Abuse

Comparisons Based on Gender and Developmental Stage

H. Ann Finlinson

Universidad Central del Caribe

Denise Oliver-Vélez

National Development and Research Institutes, Inc.

Sherry Deren

National Development and Research Institutes, Inc.

John G. H. Cant

University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine

Héctor M. Colón

Universidad Central del Caribe

Rafaela R. Robles

Universidad Central del Caribe

Jonny F. Andía

National Development and Research Institutes, Inc.

This study examines gender and developmental stage differences in physical and sexual abuse among Puerto Rican drug users. A structured questionnaire was administered to 799 participants in New York and 382 in Puerto Rico. Qualitative data were collected through in-depth life histories with 21 participants. Study participants included 297 female and 884 male Puerto Rican drug injectors and crack smokers. Females were significantly more likely than males to report physical abuse by a family member in childhood and unwanted sex in childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. Qualitative findings describe abuse in the contexts of family, drug dealing, drug paraphernalia possession, and sex work.

Key Words: physical abuse • Puerto Rican drug users • sexual abuse


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