Domestic Violence During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

COVID-19 outbreak and the followed confinement measures have raised concerns to specialists worldwide regarding the imminent increase in domestic violence cases. The present systematic review aims to identify the international trends in domestic violence during the COVID-19 epidemic and to examine the possible differences among all population groups and different geographic areas worldwide.

Method

The following databases were accessed: DOAJ, ERIC, Google Scholar, ProQuest, Pubmed, PsycNet, and SCOPUS, up to July 22, 2020.

Results

A total of 32 studies were considered eligible. Data from North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific Area, Africa, and worldwide researches were retrieved. COVID-19 has caused an increase in domestic violence cases, especially during the

SUBMITTER: Kourti A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10011925 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature