Participants, eligibility criteria, and settings
Participants were recruited from shelters in Rhode Island (n = 21), Ohio (n = 22) and Massachusetts (n = 7). Shelter staff informed research staff as new residents were admitted to the shelter. The research staff attended house meetings and scheduled times to be at the shelters when new residents were available and provided a description of the study. Shelter residents were recruited to participate in a computer-based survey to help women with IPV be healthy. Women who expressed interest were given the study information sheet. Women who showed interest in the study were screened for eligibility using the Computerized Intervention Authoring Software (CIAS) software delivered on an easy to use, ultraportable Tablet PC in a 10-15-minute screener or a computer in a private setting. The screener included a brief series of questions about general health, exercise, and diet. All screened participants received a standard health information brochure with further information and resources on the health topics mentioned, including a list of local substance use treatment referrals and community resources. Those meeting full inclusion criteria were asked to provide signed informed consent and completed the computer-based baseline assessments. 