Understanding the Dynamics of Domestic Violence During the First Year of the Pandemic: An Integrative Review.

ABSTRACT: This integrative review aims to analyze and synthesize existing literature to inform our understanding of the multifaceted dimensions of domestic violence during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, using a holistic and ecological framework. Utilizing the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) study design, searches were conducted on six databases, yielding a final sample of 58 articles. The study comprehensively overviews North America, South America, Asia, Europe, Africa, and worldwide research. The literature reveals an alarming increase in domestic violence victimization during the pandemic in most regions and studies, exacerbating pre-existing vulnerabilities. The increase in domestic violence during the pandemic is linked to ecological factors

SUBMITTER: Cunha A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11558936 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature