Table 2.
Usual Care vs. Usual Care + Journey to Change Differences in Stage of Change, Behavioral Engagement in Change, and Condom Use at the End of Batterer Treatment, and Batterer Program Completion
| Variable | Usual Care | Usual Care + Journey to Change | Odds Ratio (95% CI) | Odds Ratio (95% CI) Adjusted^ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percent | ||||
| In Action at Follow-Up1 | 26.4 | 52.1 | 3.030 (1.812 - 5.068)**** | 4.114 (2.175 - 7.783)**** |
| Behavioral Engagement in Change1 | ||||
| Talked to partner | 76.4 | 79.0 | 1.165 (0.653 - 2.078) | 1.100 (0.594 - 2.039) |
| Talked to friends or family | 70.1 | 76.6 | 1.395 (0.806 - 2.412) | 1.335 (0.748 - 2.382) |
| Talked to clergy | 9.0 | 22.6 | 2.939 (1.447 - 5.969)** | 2.999 (1.452 - 6.194)** |
| Talked to medical professional | 25.7 | 39.5 | 1.889 (1.124 - 3.175)* | 1.947 (1.117 - 3.392)* |
| One-on-one counseling | 34.0 | 40.3 | 1.310 (0.796 - 2.155) | 1.339 (0.798 - 2.245) |
| Couples counseling | 11.1 | 20.2 | 2.020 (1.023 - 3.988)* | 2.269 (1.101 - 4.677)* |
| Other group counseling | 18.8 | 33.9 | 2.220 (1.268 - 3.885)** | 2.301 (1.287 - 4.116)** |
| Self-help books | 27.8 | 56.5 | 3.370 (2.026 - 5.607)**** | 3.921 (2.256 - 6.814)**** |
| Left relationship short while | 41.7 | 41.1 | 0.978 (0.601 - 1.593) | 1.088 (0.649 - 1.825) |
| Left relationship permanently | 34.0 | 40.7 | 1.328 (0.807 - 2.186) | 1.440 (0.854 - 2.428) |
| Reduced stress | 92.4 | 98.4 | 5.045 (1.096 - 23.219)* | 4.727 (1.001 - 22.318)* |
| Managed anger | 95.1 | 96.0 | 1.216 (0.376 - 3.932) | 1.055 (0.307 - 3.622) |
| Other strategies | 79.9 | 86.3 | 1.587 (0.825 - 3.053) | 1.388 (0.706 - 2.731) |
| Condom Use2 | 8.1 | 17.2 | 2.348 (1.074 - 5.136)* | 2.434 (1.079 - 5.493)* |
| Batterer Program Completion3 | 68.2 | 68.1 | 0.995 (0.676 - 1.464) | 1.016 (0.676 - 1.527) |
1
Usual Care n=144, Usual Care + Journey to Change n=121
2
Usual Care n=135, Usual Care + Journey to Change n=116
3
Usual Care n=239, Usual Care + Journey to Change n=235
^
Adjusted for stage of change at baseline (pre-action/action), race (nonwhite/white), income, and age.
*
p<.05
**
p<.01
*** p<.001
****
p<.0001