Domestic violence and older women in Latin American countries: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Domestic violence (DV) is a major public health problem for women around the world, and more commonly for women in Latin American countries (LACs). DV poses a threat to women's health and can have more severe effects in women at midlife and older (aged 50 and above), including a decline in physical and mental abilities leading to a reduced independence. Low- and middle-income countries, including LACs, are projected to experience the greatest population growth in women at midlife and older worldwide over the next few decades. Current LAC literature about DV in relation to women at midlife and older is predominantly prevalence focused. The objective of this review is to identify what is known about DV among women at midlife and older in LACs.

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SUBMITTER: Macdonald M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11931967 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature