Abstract:
The study aimed to determine the influence of IPV on behavior, psychological status and
school performance of children. Cross sectional analytical study design. was used to achieve
the objectives. The exposure (IPV) was assessed in mothers and the outcome was assessed
in children. Sample consisted of 828 Sinhalese speaking school children of 14-17 years of
age and their mothers who were residing in the Chilaw MOH area of the Puttlam district.
The prevalence of abnormal behavior and psychological status among the children was 21.0
percent. The commonest domain was hyperactivity and the least frequent domain was
conduct problems. The school attendance was more than 80 percent in 663 percent of
children and nearly 80 percent of children have obtained average marks of more than 40
percent. The percentage of ever IPV was 31.2 percent while that of current IPV was 21.0
percent. The percentage of current sexual abuse was 43 percent. A significant association
was observed between current IPV and abnormal behavior and psychological status of
children. For abnormal behavior and psychological status, current IPV, regular consumption
of alcohol by the father, past and family history of psychological illness.
