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F Manoudi1, R Chagh, M Es-soussi
1Équipe de recherche pour la santé mentale, faculté de médecine et de pharmacie, université Caddi Ayyad, CHU Mohammed VI Marrakech, Maroc.
L'Encephale
|April 2, 2013
Summary
Family violence is a growing public health issue in Morocco. This study reveals that young women are at higher risk, with family problems and alcoholism exacerbating the violence, leading to severe depression in many victims.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Sociology
Context:
- Family violence presents a significant and escalating public health challenge in Morocco.
- Existing data on the specific characteristics of family violence within the country is limited.
- This study addresses the need for an epidemiological understanding of family violence in Marrakech.
Purpose:
- To conduct an epidemiological study of family violence in Marrakech, Morocco.
- To analyze the demographic and social profile of families experiencing violence.
- To evaluate the prevalence of depression among women subjected to family violence.
Summary:
- The study surveyed 265 women, revealing that 16.6% experienced physical abuse, with younger women and those aged 30-40 being most affected.
- Key triggers included family problems (32.32%), financial requests (11.3%), and sexual coercion (6.8%). Alcoholism was an aggravating factor, present in 27.3% of assaults.
- Childhood exposure to violence (52%) and witnessing paternal violence were significant, as was the impact on children (63.6% witnesses, 25% victims).
- Responses varied: 50% did not react, 38.6% left home, and 9.1% sought divorce. Severe depression affected 34.3% of victims.
Impact:
- Highlights the urgent need for interventions to mitigate the widespread impact of family violence.
- Underscores the strong correlation between experiencing family violence and developing severe depression.
- Provides critical epidemiological data to inform public health strategies and policy development in Morocco.
Keywords:
Battered womenDepressionDépressionEpidemiologyFamily violenceFemmes battuesViolence familialeÉpidémiologieMore Related Videos
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