An integrative literature review on intimate partner violence against women in South Korea.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to analyze and synthesize the literature on intimate partner violence (IPV) against women in South Korea.

Methods

Whittemore and Knafl's integrative review method was used. Studies in English and Korean were searched in seven electronic databases using the following combination of terms: "Korea," "females or women or girls," "intimate partner violence or domestic violence or domestic abuse."

Results

Twenty-five studies were ultimately selected, all of which met the quality appraisal criteria with a grade of medium or higher, using Gough's weight of evidence. IPV was divided into marital violence and dating violence. Factors related to IPV were classified into intrapersonal, interpersonal, and social factors, and these three factor

SUBMITTER: Min HY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9328617 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature