Open AccessPhysical Violence Against Women During Pregnancy
Author(s) -
Salwana Shamaun,
Humaira Siddique,
Junaid Subhani,
Ali Waqas,
Kalsoom
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of social sciences and management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2091-2986
DOI - 10.3126/ijssm.v7i4.32495
Subject(s) - socioeconomic status , pregnancy , medicine , domestic violence , environmental health , obstetrics , demography , poison control , injury prevention , population , sociology , genetics , biology
The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of physical violence during pregnancy and the factors associated with it. Although the whole world has recognized the violence against women is a serious risk to the health and development of the whole country. Butt still, it exists in almost all parts of the world. It is found more prevalent in developing countries as compared to the developed countries. This aspect signifies the socioeconomic aspect of the country. This study was performed by random sampling in gynae units of Jinnah hospital Lahore. Total 100 women were given the questionnaire and collected through the help of department’s personnel. The results revealed the predominance of factors that cause and aggravate the violence against women during pregnancy.
Int. J. Soc. Sc. Manage. Vol. 7, Issue-4: 218-223