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What factors are associated with recent intimate partner violence? findings from the WHO multi-country study on women's health and domestic violence

BMC Public Health · 2011 · Vol. 11(1) · pp. 109–109

Tanya Abramsky✉(London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine)Charlotte Watts(London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine)Claudia García‐Moreno(World Health Organization)Karen Devries(London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine)Lígia Kiss(London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine)Mary Ellsberg(International Center for Research on Women)Henrica A. F. M. JansenLori Heise(London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine)

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Abstract

IPV prevention programs should increase focus on transforming gender norms and attitudes, addressing childhood abuse, and reducing harmful drinking. Development initiatives to improve access to education for girls and boys may also have an important role in violence prevention.

Intimate Partner and Family Violence Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Child Abuse and TraumaDomestic violenceMedicinePoison controlPublic healthBiostatisticsSexual abusePopulationSuicide preventionInjury preventionEnvironmental health

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AdolescentAdultData CollectionFemaleHumansMiddle AgedRisk FactorsRural PopulationSexual PartnersUrban PopulationWorld Health OrganizationLogistic ModelsDomestic ViolenceBattered WomenInternationality