Prevalence of intimate partner violence among Indian women and their determinants: a cross-sectional study from national family health survey - 5.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Intimate partner violence (IPV) can be described as a violation of human rights that results from gender inequality. It has arisen as a contemporary issue in societies from both developing and industrialized countries and an impediment to long-term development. This study evaluates the prevalence of IPV and its variants among the empowerment status of women and identify the associated sociodemographic parameters, linked to IPV.

Methods

This study is based on data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) of India, 2019-21 a nationwide survey that provides scientific data on health and family welfare. Prevalence of IPV were estimated among variouss social and demographic strata. Pearson chi-square test was used to estimate the strength of association between

SUBMITTER: Manna S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11193235 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature