Factors related to autonomy among Lebanese women: a web-based cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Autonomy involves making independent decisions and creating lasting and equitable power relationships within families. Many factors, dependent on both the woman and her partner, can influence self-dependence, and subsequent decision-making, exerting a protective or triggering effect on its development. Therefore, the primary objective of the study was to assess autonomy in a sample of Lebanese women. The secondary objective was to evaluate the association between socioeconomic status, psychological factors, and autonomy.

Methods

A web based cross-sectional online study was conducted between June 8 and August 1, 2020. The questionnaire developed on Google Forms was distributed through social media and WhatsApp groups, using the snowball technique. The Women's Auton

SUBMITTER: Bou Malhab S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8527961 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature