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- Title
Pro.
- Authors
Zahid, P.
- Abstract
Introduction: Acid attacks are a devastating act of violence that is wide spread across various parts of the world, particularly in South Asian countries such as Bangladesh. These attacks leave the victim deformed and are primarily an act of vengeance against women who have refused sexual advances or marriage proposals. These assaults result in severe psychosocial impact from the disfigurement, anxiety, and depression. The aim of this study is to review the literature of acid attacks in Bangladesh, discuss the case of a 35-year-old Bangladeshi female threatened with chemical violence, and ultimately create an educational pamphlet outlining the results. Understanding chemical violence as a component of reality for women living in South Asian countries is crucial in providing culturally competent care. Objectives: To educate psychiatry trainees and faculty about chemical attacks in South Asian countries, in particular Bangladesh by an educational pamphlet. The aim is to discuss the prevalence, psychosocial impact, and psychiatric comorbidities associated with chemical violence. Methods: A literature search through September 2019 will be conducted on PubMed using the keywords "acid attack", "acid", "chemical violence", and "Bangladesh". The case of a woman threatened with an acid attack will also be discussed in order to provide a clinical context. Results: An educational pamphlet outlining a review of the literature and a clinical case will be distributed to psychiatry trainees and faculty. Conclusions: Training psychiatry providers to become aware of a devastating act of violence against women that is wide spread across South Asia so that more culturally competent care is able to be afforded.
- Subjects
BANGLADESH; SOUTH Asia; VIOLENCE against women; ACID throwing; MARRIAGE proposals; DATING violence
- Publication
European Psychiatry, 2020, Vol 63, pS282
- ISSN
0924-9338
- Publication type
Article