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  • Title: The prevalence of domestic violence in antenatal attendee's in a Delhi hospital.
    Author: Singh P, Rohtagi R, Soren S, Shukla M, Lindow SW.
    Journal: J Obstet Gynaecol; 2008 Apr; 28(3):272-5. PubMed ID: 18569466.
    Abstract:
    The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of domestic violence (DV) in women attending an antenatal clinic in a Delhi hospital; to investigate any associated risk factors; main perpetrators; forms and severity of violence. An anonymous validated questionnaire was used. A total of 26.9% of women reported physical abuse. Emotional and sexual abuse was reported by 29% and 6.2%, respectively. The prevalence of DV was similar in women from different religions or age groups. The prevalence was higher in the poor, less educated and in women who had witnessed abuse. The husband was the main perpetrator (47.4%); other family members were responsible in 31%. The majority of women (69%) reported to have no control over their lives. In addition, the majority of the women did not contribute to major family decisions.
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