Global and Regional Prevalence of Domestic Violence During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Determinants: Protocol for a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Domestic violence is one of the most significant global public health priorities. This social problem could be accelerated by global catastrophes such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The structural changes due to the imposition of health measures, combined with personal and social problems, may worsen the situation.

Objective

This study aims to investigate the global and regional prevalence of domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic and its determinants.

Methods

We will perform a comprehensive review of the literature in PubMed, PsycINFO, Embase, Cochrane COVID-19 Register, and Applied Social Sciences Index and Abstracts, up to July 2024. This review will adhere to the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) reporting gu

SUBMITTER: Bidhendi-Yarandi R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11667129 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature