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Intimate partner violence in Sri Lanka: a scoping review
S Guruge1, V Jayasuriya-Illesinghe, N Gunawardena
1Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada. vathsalai@ryerson.ca.
The Ceylon Medical Journal
|January 19, 2016
Summary
Intimate partner violence (IPV) against women is prevalent in Sri Lanka, with rates varying widely. Further research is needed to understand risk factors, health impacts, and improve support services for women experiencing IPV.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Gender Studies
Background:
- South Asia, including Sri Lanka, faces a high prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV) against women.
- The World Health Organisation emphasizes the need for region-specific IPV data.
- Existing research in Sri Lanka is concentrated in specific provinces and often excludes women in non-marital relationships.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a comprehensive scoping review of intimate partner violence (IPV) in Sri Lanka.
- To identify gaps in current research regarding prevalence, risk factors, health consequences, and support services for IPV.
- To inform evidence-based policy and program development for addressing IPV in Sri Lanka.
Main Methods:
- A scoping review of published and gray literature was performed.
- The review covered a 35-year period.
- Arksey and O'Malley's framework guided the review process.
Main Results:
- Reported IPV prevalence in Sri Lanka ranges from 20% to 72%, with recent rates between 25% and 35%.
- Research has identified individual, family, and societal risk factors, but their interconnections require further investigation.
- Women primarily seek support from informal networks, with limited engagement with formal agencies. Underreporting of sexual violence is a concern.
Conclusions:
- Significant gaps exist in understanding the multifaceted nature of IPV in Sri Lanka.
- Future research should encompass diverse relationships, vulnerable populations (e.g., post-conflict, rural areas), and evaluate health sector interventions.
- There is a critical need to challenge gendered perceptions of IPV and critically assess existing services to drive policy change.
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