Table 3:
The frequencies of characteristics of the violent, personal characteristics and risk factors (* – data for IP group)
| Variable | Number of cases (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| DV cases | Control group | |
| Use of tools and weapons in injuring in current act | 89 (27.6) | - |
| Previous physical injuries | 96 (29.7) | - |
| Unprocessed previous history of physical violence | 203 (62.8) | - |
| Unprocessed previous history of psychical violence | 235 (72.8) | - |
| History of child abuse in family by victim testimony (non judically processed) | 74 (22.9) | 16 (15.5) |
| Alcohol abuse | 169 (52.3) | 19 (18.4) |
| Drug abuse | 74 (22.9) | 18 (17.5) |
| Gambling | 132 (40.9) | 31 (30.1) |
| Physical disability in the family | 91 (28.2) | 16 (15.5) |
| Mental illness in the family | 85 (26.3) | 13 (12.6) |
| Marital dissatisfaction assumed by perpetrator | 127 (53.6)* | 13 (12.6) |
| Marital dissatisfaction assumed by victim | 170 (71.7)* | 17 (16.5) |
| History of forced sex | 25 (10.5)* | 8 (7.8) |
| Obsessive jealousy, stalking behaviour and extensive dominance | 150 (63.3)* | 20 (19.4) |
| Separation or ongoing divorce | 50 (21.1)* | 4 (3.9) |
| Pregnancy | 31 (13.1) | 2 (1.9) |