Table 2 Experiences of violence among non help-seekers and help-seekers (n = 475)

Violence during childhood

Psychological by adults

52%

52%

.908

Physical by adults

48%

46%

.722

Psychological between parents

47%

47%

.987

Physical between parents

28%

33%

.325

Any violence during childhood

67%

68%

.818

Violence in previous intimate relationships

Psychological

53%

46%

.181

Physical

42%

34%

.104

Sexual

20%

19%

.817

Any

61%

50%

.036

Violence in latest violent relationship

Minor psychological

100%

100%

.543

Severe psychological

88%

95%

.004

Minor physical

95%

97%

.004

Severe physical

89%

91%

.575

Minor sexual

89%

69%

.189

Severe sexual

38%

43%

.332

Any severe

95%

98%

.080

Last incidence of violence

.000

During the last year

35%

91%

Earlier in life

65%

9%