Violence against women: Prevalence and risk factors in Turkish sample
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2017
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Background: This study reports on a large cross-sectional study of violence against women in Turkey, and outlines the risk factors associated with intimate partner violence. The purpose of this study was to identify in order to evaluate the domestic violence against women living in Manisa and to determine the risk factors affecting this situation. Methods: We implemented a cross-sectional descriptive study in the Manisa province of Turkey. The research data were collected by using a "Women's Information Form" consisting of 32 items, and "Scale of Domestic Violence Against Women". The study was conducted with 1760 women who complied with the inclusion criteria. Results: It was determined that score averages of 30.0% of women from the scale of domestic violence against women were above the score average of the scale (71.38 ± 10.71) and they were exposed to violence more than the others. A statistically significant difference was obtained in the statistical analysis made between score averages from the scale of domestic violence against women and such variables as age, education, employment status, social insurance, immigration status, place of residence, marital age, year of marriage of women; age, education status, employment status of husband; and whether the husband has another wife (p < 0.05). Conclusions: It was also found out that the rate of domestic violence against women is high, women does not perceive many behaviors of their husbands as violence, and the most important factor leading to this situation is social status. It is believed that the results of the study will be a guidance to local authorities, formal and voluntary organizations, educational institutions, and relevant researchers in the prevention of violence against women. © 2017 The Author(s).
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Adult , Battered Women , Cross-Sectional Studies , Domestic Violence , Female , Humans , Intimate Partner Violence , Middle Aged , Prevalence , Risk Factors , Social Class , Social Values , Socioeconomic Factors , Spouse Abuse , Turkey , Young Adult , adult , cross-sectional study , education , employment status , female , human , husband , immigration , major clinical study , male , marriage , partner violence , perception , prevalence , prevention , risk factor , school , scientist , social insurance , social status , statistical analysis , Turkey (republic) , wife , battered woman , domestic violence , middle aged , partner violence , prevalence , prevention and control , risk factor , social class , social psychology , socioeconomics , statistics and numerical data , young adult