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- Title
Domestic violence in Iran.
- Authors
Bokaie, M.; Zare, M.
- Abstract
Introduction: Domestic violence refers to the physical, sexual or emotional abuse inflicted on a spouse by the other. The purpose of this article is to determine the prevalence of domestic violence in Iran. Materials and Methods: In this review study, we analyzed more than 40 articles about domestic violence in Iran. Results: The highest prevalence of physical violence was reported in Tehran (68%). Emotional violence was reported 87% in Amol and 87.3% in Tehran and sexual violence was highest in Takab (77%). In addition, verbal violence was seen in 74% cases in Takab. In Ardabil and Lorestan lowest violence were reported. Many of cases afraid to report domestic violence. Conclusion: We recommend that systematic screening for domestic violence should be performed.
- Subjects
DOMESTIC violence; PSYCHOLOGICAL abuse; SEX crimes; PHYSICAL abuse; SYSTEMATIC Screening for Behavior Disorders
- Publication
Iranian Journal of Reproductive Medicine, 2013, p30
- ISSN
1680-6433
- Publication type
Article