wellbeing is indicative of the urban health advantage. While urban areas are
comprised of factors that influence poor health outcomes, the urban health
advantage states that urban areas also contain characteristics that promote good
health.55 In particular, urban areas and cities often provide more access to health
and medical care.55 As a result, this sample of adolescent and young mothers may
have lived in urban areas with several options for IPV service providers. Since this
sample was already engaged in care, it is possible that young mothers that
experienced IPV were able to readily find an IPV service provider and receive the
resources necessary to improve their wellbeing.