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Can we compare violence data across countries?
Vanita Sundaram1, Tine Curtis, Karin Helweg-Larsen
1National Institute of Public Health, Copenhagen, Denmark. vsu@niph.dk
International Journal of Circumpolar Health
|March 2, 2005
Summary
Violence prevalence is higher in Greenland than Denmark, with nearly equal rates for men and women in Greenland, unlike Denmark. Cross-country comparisons reveal differences in violence reporting and inform prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Population-based data and inter-country comparisons offer insights into violence patterns.
- Understanding violence prevalence is crucial for public health and safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore knowledge gained about violence through population-based data.
- To analyze inter-country differences in violence data.
- To inform the development of violence prevention strategies.
Main Methods:
- Nationwide, cross-sectional health interview surveys were conducted in Greenland (1993-94) and Denmark (2000).
- Self-administered questionnaires collected data on lifetime and 12-month experiences of violence or severe threats.
- Response rates were 63% in Greenland (N=1,393) and 63% in Denmark (N=10,458).
Main Results:
- Overall violence prevalence was significantly higher in Greenland compared to Denmark.
- In Greenland, experienced violence was nearly as prevalent among women as men, particularly severe lifetime violence.
- In Denmark, men reported significantly more violence than women across all age groups.
Conclusions:
- Comparing international violence data highlights actual prevalence differences, methodological variations, and cultural/gender reporting disparities.
- This comparative knowledge is essential for improving existing and developing new violence prevention strategies.
- Cross-cultural analysis of violence data is key to understanding and addressing global health challenges.
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