Burden of intimate partner violence, mental health issues, and help-seeking behaviors among women in Nepal.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is the most common form of violence, presenting a significant public health concern, especially for women and girls. Help-seeking can reduce future IPV and mitigate adverse health outcomes, including mental health issues.

Objectives

This study is the first national assessment on IPV, mental health consequences, and associated help-seeking behaviors in Nepal.

Design

A cross-sectional descriptive study.

Methods

Using secondary data from the 2022 Nepal Demographic and Health Survey, this study includes 5178 women aged 15-49 and employs multivariate regression analysis to explore the association between IPV and mental health problems, as well as factors influencing help-seeking behavior for both issues.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Kurvinen M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11921001 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature