Determinants of domestic violence among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) in Quetta, Balochistan-a mixed-method protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Worldwide, domestic violence (DV) is a cause of death and disability among women aged 15-49 years. In Pakistan, DV appears in different forms, and only 3.2% of women report any DV. There are various factors associated with DV against women. The data are sparse for the Balochistan province due to the under-reporting and scattered population. This research study aims to determine the factors associated with DV and the types of violence among women of reproductive age. Also, to understand the perspective of community leaders and healthcare workers (HCWs) for developing interventions for DV prevention against women of reproductive age in Quetta Balochistan.

Methods and analysis

A sequential explanatory mixed-method (quantitative study followed by qualitative) study de

SUBMITTER: Soomar SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9114969 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature