Domestic violence against women--perspective from Pakistan.

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M A Shaikh,

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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MA Shaikh,

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PUBLICATION TYPE: Journal Article

Journal: JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Associat

VOLUME: 50

Page Numbers: 312-4

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ISSN: 0030-9982

DAY: 12

MONTH: Sep

YEAR: 2000

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LANGUAGE: eng

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KEYWORDS: Spouse Abuse

MESH TERMS: statistics & numerical data

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