The health consequences of child marriage: a systematic review of the evidence

S Fan, A Koski - BMC public health, 2022 - Springer
Background Child marriage, defined as marriage before 18 years of age, is a violation of
human rights and a marker of gender inequality. Growing attention to this issue on the global …

Alcohol, aggression, and violence: From public health to neuroscience

KV Sontate, M Rahim Kamaluddin… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Alcohol has been associated with violent crimes and domestic violence across many
nations. Various etiological factors were linked to chronic alcohol use and violence including …

Understanding domestic violence in India during COVID-19: a routine activity approach

A Krishnakumar, S Verma - Asian journal of criminology, 2021 - Springer
Domestic violence, a prevalent problem in India, saw an increase during the lockdown
imposed to contain the spread of COVID-19. This article explores the factors associated with …

Spousal age difference and associated predictors of intimate partner violence in Nigeria

AS Adebowale - BMC Public health, 2018 - Springer
Abstract Background The growth in Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) cases among couples in
Nigeria has been significant in recent years. Victims, which are often females, face …

Intimate partner violence and unmet need for family planning in Afghan women: the implication for policy and practice

O Dadras, T Nakayama, M Kihara, M Ono-Kihara… - Reproductive health, 2022 - Springer
Abstract Background Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a serious public health issue and has
been linked to a range of adverse health outcomes. This study explored the prevalence of …

Slums, space, and state of health—a link between settlement morphology and health data

J Friesen, V Friesen, I Dietrich, PF Pelz - International journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Approximately 1 billion slum dwellers worldwide are exposed to increased health risks due
to their spatial environment. Recent studies have therefore called for the spatial environment …

Domestic violence and its determinants among 15–49-year-old women in a rural block in South India

A Ram, CP Victor, H Christy, S Hembrom… - Indian journal of …, 2019 - journals.lww.com
Aims: The aim of the study was to estimate the prevalence of domestic violence and 3 of its
components–emotional abuse, physical violence, and sexual violence among women in the …

Domestic violence among married women of reproductive age in Zimbabwe: a cross sectional study

J Lasong, Y Zhang, KP Muyayalo, OA Njiri… - BMC public health, 2020 - Springer
Background Domestic violence does not only violate women's fundamental human rights but
it also undermines them from achieving their fullest potential around the world. This study …

Is attitudinal acceptance of violence a risk factor? An analysis of domestic violence against women in Pakistan

R Amir-ud-Din, S Fatima, S Aziz - Journal of interpersonal …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
Violence against women (VAW) is a grave problem in Pakistan, and women from all
socioeconomic groups are vulnerable to domestic violence in varying degrees. It is argued …

Domestic violence against women in Turkey: a systematic review and meta analysis

NK Özcan, S Günaydın, ET Çitil - Archives of psychiatric nursing, 2016 - Elsevier
Aim This study was performed to determine the prevalence of and risk factors for domestic
violence against women in Turkey. Background The data about domestic violence against …