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Gender-based violence: Statistical data for four Colombian municipalities
Natalia Escobar-Váquiro1, Lina Buchely-Ibarra2, Sandra Balanta-Cobo3
1Universidad Icesi, Measurement coordinator of the Observatorio para la Equidad de las Mujeres, Colombia.
Data in Brief
|June 16, 2022
Summary
This study details a dataset on gender-based violence (GBV) affecting women in four Colombian municipalities. It classifies various violence types and explores links between socioeconomic factors and GBV experiences.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Public Health
- Gender Studies
Background:
- Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a significant issue for women globally and in Colombia.
- Understanding the prevalence and contributing factors of GBV is crucial for effective intervention.
- Existing data may not fully capture the multifaceted nature of GBV or its socioeconomic correlates.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and describe a comprehensive dataset on gender-based violence (GBV) experienced by women.
- To classify different forms of GBV, including psychological, physical, sexual, workplace, and economic violence.
- To facilitate the analysis of socioeconomic factors associated with GBV in selected Colombian municipalities.
Main Methods:
- Development of a database by the Observatory for Women's Equity (OEM).
- Data collection involved a survey of 1,593 women across Cali, Buenaventura, Jamundí, and Yumbo.
- The survey included modules on GBV types and socioeconomic characterization of women and households.
Main Results:
- The dataset categorizes five primary types of gender-based violence.
- Socioeconomic data was collected to identify potential links with GBV.
- The database provides a foundation for further research on GBV in the region.
Conclusions:
- The developed dataset offers a valuable resource for understanding and addressing gender-based violence in Colombia.
- The inclusion of socioeconomic variables allows for nuanced analysis of GBV risk factors.
- This initiative by the Observatory for Women's Equity (OEM) contributes to measuring and combating GBV.
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