Prevalence Of Intimate Partner Violence And Assessment Of Risk Of Danger Among Women Suffering From Intimate Partner Violence
Journal Title: National Journal of Research in Community Medicine - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
The Intimate partner violence is prevalent in almost all countries worldwide, both in developing and developed countries. Even-though the prevalence rate may vary among countries, the rate is high in almost all countries. If not recognized early intimate partner violence (IPV) may lead to worst consequences in future. Objectives: To know the prevalence of intimate partner violence among married women and assessment of risk of danger among IPV sufferers. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted from November 2015 to June 2016 amongst 214 married women attending the outpatient department of three urban health centres by interviewing them using WHO multi-country study questionnaire and risk of danger was assessed using Campbell’s ‘Danger assessment Scale’. Results: The overall prevalence of intimate partner violence was 39.25%. Among these 13% had variable danger,20% of them had increased danger and 67% had severe danger .The most common reason for IPV were husbands’ alcohol consumption and financial problems. Conclusion: The prevalence of IPV is high in the present study. Early detection, proper counseling, appropriate treatment and referral may reduce the burden and severity of IPV.
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Dr. Kruthika . K, Sulakshana Shridhar Baliga, Meena N Jadhav
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