Domestic Violence During Women's Life in Developing Countries
Christaki Christaki1, Orovou Orovou1, Dagla Dagla1
1Department of Midwifery, University of West Attica, Greece.
Materia Socio-Medica
|April 25, 2023
Summary
Domestic violence is prevalent in developing countries, with husbands as primary perpetrators. Factors include early marriage, low education, poverty, and patriarchal norms, necessitating targeted interventions.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Public Health
- Gender Studies
Background:
- Limited understanding of domestic violence causes hinders effective intervention programs.
- Further research is crucial to address the complexities of domestic violence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the factors contributing to domestic violence.
- To examine the impacts of domestic violence on women in developing countries.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of international literature from 2012-2022.
- Searches conducted on Google Scholar, PubMed, and Scopus.
- Inclusion of studies on social factors, prevalence, and types of domestic violence in developing countries.
Main Results:
- Partners, primarily husbands, are the main perpetrators of domestic violence.
- Prevalence rates ranged from 29.4% to 73.78%, with Bangladesh showing the highest incidence.
Conclusions:
- Key contributing factors include early marriage, low education, financial strain, patriarchal family structures, dowry disputes, and gender of offspring.
- Poverty, women's employment status, child neglect, husband's unemployment, substance abuse, and sexual refusal are significant risk factors.
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