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Erschienen in: Journal of Family Violence 5/2010

01.07.2010 | Original Article

The Prevalence of Domestic Violence Against Women Among a Group Woman: Ankara, Turkey

Domestic Violence Against Women in Ankara

verfasst von: Taner Akar, F. Nur Aksakal, Birol Demirel, Elif Durukan, Seçil Özkan

Erschienen in: Journal of Family Violence | Ausgabe 5/2010

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Abstract

This study determines the frequency of the spousal domestic violence among 1,178 married women who applied to some first level medical institutions located in Ankara, the capital of Turkey. 77.9% (n = 918) of the women who participated in the study have stated that they have been exposed to at least one of the types of spousal violence during their lifetime. The most reported type of domestic violence suffered by women throughout their lives is economic violence (60.4%). The prevalence of controlling behaviors, emotional violence, physical and sexual violence are 59.6%, 39.7%, 29.9% and 31.3% respectively.
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Metadaten
Titel
The Prevalence of Domestic Violence Against Women Among a Group Woman: Ankara, Turkey
Domestic Violence Against Women in Ankara
verfasst von
Taner Akar
F. Nur Aksakal
Birol Demirel
Elif Durukan
Seçil Özkan
Publikationsdatum
01.07.2010
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Journal of Family Violence / Ausgabe 5/2010
Print ISSN: 0885-7482
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-2851
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-010-9306-8

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