Intimate partner violence against women in Southern Punjab, Pakistan: A phenomenological study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) refers to behavior by an intimate partner that can cause physical, sexual, or psychological harm; is a common global public health issue requiring immediate attention. IPV is the most common form of violence in rural areas of Punjab, Pakistan.

Methods

This qualitative phenomenological study collected 46 in-depth interviews from married women who experienced IPV in the rural areas of South Punjab. A semi-structured interview guide was used for data collection. These women were selected through a snowball sampling technique from October 2018 to March 2019. Researchers accessed the study setting with the help of gatekeepers (Lady Health Workers and Village Heads). The interviews were audio-recorded in the local language (Saraiki) and w

SUBMITTER: Sattar T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9730583 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature