A5073097103- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Sex work and related issues
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Gender, Security, and Conflict
- Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Homicide, Infanticide, and Child Abuse
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- International Development and Aid
- Island Studies and Pacific Affairs
- Gender, Violence, Rights in Latin America
- Human Rights and Development
- Gender Politics and Representation
- International Human Rights and Reproductive Law
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences
- Social Sciences and Policies
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Sex and Gender in Healthcare
- Natural Resources and Economic Development
- Gender Roles and Identity Studies
- Gender, Health, and Social Inequality
George Washington University
2012-2025
Institute for Women's Policy Research
2012-2025
Milken Institute
2014-2023
International Center for Research on Women
2009-2011
Addis Ababa University
2011
University of Alberta
2011
Umeå University
1999-2010
Public Health Agency of Sweden
2010
Program for Appropriate Technology in Health
2001-2009
World Bank
2004
Intimate partner violence (IPV) against women is a global public health and human rights concern. Despite growing body of research into risk factors for IPV, methodological differences limit the extent to which comparisons can be made between studies. We used data from ten countries included in WHO Multi-country Study on Women's Health Domestic Violence identify that are consistently associated with abuse across sites, order inform design IPV prevention programs. Standardised...
The results of three population‐based studies on violence against women in Nicaragua are compared this article. Two the were regional scope (Leon and Managua) focused specifically women's experiences violence, whereas third study was a Demographic Health Survey (DHS) conducted with nationally representative sample women. lifetime prevalence estimates for undergoing physical from partner significantly higher Leon (52 percent) Managua (69 percent), that given DHS (28 percent). Possible...
This Policy Forum presents new global evidence on the extent of domestic violence against women. Data from more than 24,000 women in 10 geographically and culturally varied countries involved the WHO Multi-Country Study Women9s Health Domestic Violence highlights that is widespread illustrates degree to which levels vary between settings. It argues a complex social problem with far-reaching health consequences one urgently needs be addressed.
OBJECTIVES: This study measured the prevalence, frequency, and severity of physical wife abuse its risk factors in León, Nicaragua. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was conducted with a representative sample 488 women 15 to 49 years age. RESULTS: The lifetime prevalence spousal violence 52% among ever-married (n = 360). Spousal significantly positively associated poverty, parity, urban residence, history husband's family. No significant associations were found between women's age,...
Studies from high-income countries have shown intimate partner violence to be associated with depression among women. The present paper examines whether this finding can confirmed in a very different cultural setting rural Ethiopia. A community-based cross-sectional study was undertaken Ethiopia 1994 currently married Using the Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI), cases of depressive episode were identified according ICD-10 diagnosis. standardized questionnaire, women who...
Background Conflict and humanitarian crises increase the risk of both intimate partner violence non-partner sexual against women girls. We measured prevalence factors different forms girls in South Sudan, which has suffered decades conflict, most recently 2013. Methods A population-based survey was conducted among aged 15–64 three conflict-affected sites Sudan: Juba, Rumbek, Protection Civilian Sites (PoCs) Juba between 2015 2016. Findings total 2,244 ages were interviewed. Fifty percent (in...
Objective The field of violence against women and girls (VAWG) prevention research has rapidly advanced, with ample evidence now demonstrating that VAWG is preventable. aim this systematic review reviews to update the underpins RESPECT framework newest available from 2013 onward. Methods Academic non-academic databases were searched using terms related (January 2013–April 2022). Evaluations had have a target population or aged 10 older. Data extracted included reviews, AMSTAR-2 was used...
To assess whether being physically abused during pregnancy increases the risk of a low birth weight (LBW) infant.We conducted hospital-based case-control study in León, Nicaragua. Cases consisted 101 newborns with under 2500 g, and for each case two controls over g were selected randomly from infants born same day. Anthropometry was done immediately after birth, background information data on experiences violence potential confounders obtained through private interviews mothers. Crude...
This study aimed to measure the prevalence of emotional distress among women in Leon Nicaragua and identify risk factors for with special reference wife abuse. A survey was performed a representative sample aged 15-49. Among ever-married 20% were classified as experiencing at time interview 52% reported physical partner abuse some point their lives. Women reporting six times more likely experience distress. An estimated 70% all cases found attributable The underscores need improve screening...
The importance of a sound research strategy for measuring and understanding violence against women cross-culturally is well recognized. However, the value specialized interviewer training to attain these data not always fully appreciated. This article describes selection in World Health Organization (WHO) Multi-Country Study on Women’s Domestic Violence highlights their importance. Such ensures high-quality cross-country comparability, protects safety respondents interviewers, increases...
Indonesia has the fourth largest population in world. Few studies have identified risk factors of Indonesian women for domestic violence. Such research will be useful development prevention programs aiming at reducing Our study examines associations between physical and sexual violence among rural Javanese sociodemographic factors, husband's psychosocial behavioral characteristics attitudes toward gender roles. A cohort pregnant within Demographic Surveillance Site (DSS) Purworejo district,...