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. 2000 Sep;50(9):312-4.

Domestic violence against women--perspective from Pakistan

M A Shaikh
  • PMID: 11043022

Domestic violence against women--perspective from Pakistan

M A Shaikh. J Pak Med Assoc. 2000 Sep.

Abstract

Objective: Domestic violence is an important public health concern. This study assessed the prevalence and type of domestic violence perpetrated by men on their wives.

Setting: The study was conducted in a public sector hospital among men accompanying patients.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey based on a sample of convenience was conducted by the author, using a pre-tested questionnaire with mostly close-ended questions.

Results: All the respondents admitted to ever shouting or yelling at their wives, including while she was pregnant. Twenty-three (32.8%) respondents admitted to ever having slapped their wives and 54 (77.1%) admitted to ever engaging in a non-consensual sex with their wives.

Conclusion: Population based studies are required to assess the type, frequency, risk factors and sequel of wife abuse, so as to establish practice guidelines.

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