Background
substance abuse
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a pervasive and significant public health problem. It is often defined as violence by an intimate partner that may involve physical altercations (e.g., such as hitting, slapping or kicking), emotional or physical threats, and/or forced sexual relations [Substance use problems are highly prevalent in women with IPV. Lifetime prevalence rates for substance abuse or dependence are twice as high for women with IPV than women in the general population [Comorbid substance use increases risk of new episodes of violence for women with IPV [There is consensus among experts that a critical time to provide substance use interventions for women with IPV is when they are seeking shelter services, because at these times women are open to changes in their lives and identities [Digital interventions including mHealth and eHealth, may hold a strong promise of reducing IPV victimization and may improve mental health symptoms [The current study presents findings from a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) of a brief computerized intervention that addresses known barriers in early identification and intervention for residents of domestic violence shelters with substance use issues. The current study examines the feasibility and acceptability (