Prevalence estimate of intimate partner violence in Jordan
(East. Mediterr. health j).
in English
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ABSTRACT
This study examined the prevalence of intimate partner violence in Jordan among a sample of 517 reproductive health clinic attendees. Intimate partner violence was measured using the World Health Organization's domestic violence questionnaire which was modified by the results of focus group discussions conducted in Amman. The percentages of women experiencing at least 1 form of control or violence since marriage were control, 97.2%; psychological violence, 73.4%; physical violence, 31.2%; and sexual violence, 18.8%. Modifications of the WHO questionnaire were needed to measure control and psychological violence in Jordan. Similar modifications might be required when conducting research in the Region
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Collection:
Databases of international organizations
Health context:
SDG3 - Target 3.7 Universal access to health services related to reproductive and sexual health
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SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
Health problem:
Violence Against Women and Harmul Practices
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Target 3.8 Achieve universal access to health
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Target 3.7: Universal access to health services related to reproductive and sexual health
Database:
WHO IRIS
Main subject:
World Health Organization
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Prevalence
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Domestic Violence
Language:
English
Journal:
East. Mediterr. health j
Year:
2009
