Prevalence and factors associated with anxiety disorder among married women exposed to violence in rural area, Ismailia, Egypt: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Domestic abuse is a widespread health issue that negatively impacts both mental health and quality of life.

Objectives

To determine the prevalence of domestic violence and anxiety among women visiting primary healthcare facilities in the rural Ismailia governorate.

Methods

Between October 2021 and December 2021, a cross-sectional study was conducted. Simple random methods were used to choose the participants from those who attended a clinic. 350 married women were included in the estimated sample size. By using an interview questionnaire, data were gathered including the following parts: The socio-demographic data, designed scale for assessment of violence and anxiety symptoms were assessed by the Hamilton anxiety scale.

Results

The prevalence of dom

SUBMITTER: Salim AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10899053 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature