Prevalence of and reasons for domestic violence among women from low socioeconomic communities of Karachi
(East. Mediterr. health j).
em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
We conducted a cross-sectional study to estimate the prevalence of domestic violence and identify the reasons for it among 400 married women aged 15-45 years in low socioeconomic areas in urban Karachi. Data were collected with a pretested questionnaire. The prevalence of verbal abuse was 97.5% by the husband and 97.0% by the in-laws; the prevalence of physical abuse was 80.0% and 57.5% by the husband and in-laws respectively. Financial issues were the commonest reason for domestic violence followed by infertility and not having a son. The prevalence of domestic violence in our sample of women is high. There is a need to address this problem with efforts from health workers, policy-makers, nongovernmental organizations and others
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Bases de dados de organismos internacionais
Base de dados:
WHO IRIS
Assunto principal:
Maus-Tratos Conjugais
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Áreas de Pobreza
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Saúde da População Urbana
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Prevalência
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Estudos Transversais
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Inquéritos e Questionários
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Saúde da Mulher
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Mulheres Maltratadas
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Habitação
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
East. Mediterr. health j
Ano de publicação:
2007