Il profilo del partner maltrattante by Luca Cimino

“…Intimate partner violence (IPV) is one of the most common forms of violence against women and includes physical, sexual, emotional abuse and controlling behavior by an intimate partner. …”
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Domestic Violence Incidences on Social Economic Development in Mwanjari Ward Southern Division Kabale Municipality. by Naturinda, Judith

“…Violence violence-free environment is necessary in every community for the proper expression of human rights as there is no physical, psychological, or sexual. Domestic violence against women has been recognized as one of the most entrenched and pervasive forms of violence in Uganda today and its influence affects social economic development. …”
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The importance of SC UN Resolution 1325 for improving the state of human security by Janković Brankica, Bošković Milica

“…A society that has weak response mechanisms to violence against women, their discrimination at economic terms, and at the chances to find themselves in key positions in political and security structures, basically cannot understand the concept of well-being, peace, and progress. …”
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Relationship between intimate partner violence and depression symptoms in Turkish women: A cross-sectional study by Meltem Demirgöz bal, Özlem Aşcı

“…Data were collected using a questionnaire assessing sociodemographic characteristics, Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and Intimate Partner Violence against Women Scale (IPVAWS). Data were analysed using Student's t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression analysis in SPSS 24 software. …”
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TOWARDS GENDER EQUALITY: UKRAINE IN THE 21ST CENTURY by Tetyana V. Danylova

“…Obvious gender inequality in the labor market has led to feminization of poverty. Violence against women has become an acute problem, which can be resolved at the state level only. …”
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SOCIAL PROTEST IN INDIA by S. I. Lunev

“…At the same time the protests against specific cases and events in the country mobilize hundreds of thousands of people, be it corruption scandals or violence against women. However, cultural- civilizational factors contribute to the non-violent character of almost all mass actions. …”
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Improving legal accountability for domestic violence by Ostrohliad O.

“…The basis of this review is the documents officially posted on the parliament’s website regarding the draft law “On Amendments to the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses and Other Laws of Ukraine in Connection with the Ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence and Combating These Phenomena.” …”
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Silences and Vulnerabilities by Suruchi Thapar-Björkert, Marion Stevens, Åsa Eriksson, Johanna Gondouin

“…Referred to as the ‘Swedish model’, or the ‘Nordic model’ after neighbouring countries followed suit, this legal framework is built on an understanding of ‘prostitution’ as exploitation and a form of violence against women. Examined through this lens, the selling of sex can never be regarded as work. …”
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Women’s exposure to intimate partner violence and its association with child stunting: findings from a population-based study in rural Rwanda by Jean Nepo Utumatwishima, Ingrid Mogren, Kristina Elfving, Aline Umubyeyi, Ali Mansourian, Gunilla Krantz

“…There is a notable lack of population-based studies examining the correlation between violence against women and child stunting in Rwanda. Objective We aimed to investigate the association between Rwandan women’s exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) and child stunting in children under 3 years of age. …”
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TOWARDS GENDER EQUALITY: UKRAINE IN THE 21ST CENTURY by Tetyana V. Danylova

“…Obvious gender inequality in the labor market has led to feminization of poverty. Violence against women has become an acute problem, which can be resolved at the state level only. …”
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An association of intimate partner violence during the antenatal period with birth outcome: A longitudinal study by Arvind Sharma, Sunita Patel, Anant Kumar Lilhare, Kuldeep Singh Yadav, Jagmohan Singh Dhakar

“…Introduction: Intimate partner violence (IPV)/domestic violence is one of the most common types of violence against women. IPV during pregnancy is associated with a negative impact on birth outcome. …”
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Building a rights-based approach to nutrition for women and children: harnessing the potential of women’s groups and rights-based organizations in South Asia by Monica Shrivastav, Vani Sethi, Avishek Hazra, Zivai Murira, Roopal Jyoti Singh, Krishna Wagh, Anuradha Nair, Veronica Kamanga Njikho, Sapna Desai

“…Women’s rights-based organizations work in areas such as microfinance, livelihoods, women’s rights, health, and combating violence against women. In this perspective article, we explore how women’s groups and rights-based organizations can leverage their collective strength to advance nutrition outcomes for women and children. …”
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Domestic Violence Against Pregnant Women: Prevalence and Related Factors by Metin Pıçakçıefe, Şeyma Ata, Raziye Ülkü Kıcalı, M. Onur Vatandaş

“…Objective: Violence against women, especially during pregnancy, is a problem affecting the health of both the mother and fetus. …”
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Are men's gender equality beliefs associated with self-reported intimate partner violence perpetration? A state-level analysis of California men. by Kalysha Closson, Nicole E Johns, Anita Raj

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>Findings support prior research indicating that patriarchal beliefs reinforce men's violence against women in relationships and signal a need for violence prevention efforts focused on boys and men to that can include normative belief shifts related to women's capacities.…”
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Polygyny and intimate partner violence among married women: Sub-national estimates from a cross-sectional study in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. by Zacharie Tsala Dimbuene, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah, Dickson Abanimi Amugsi

“…Programmatically, policymakers and stakeholders need to devise more effective policies and IPV interventions targeting polygynous families in DRC to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 5.2, that aimed to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls by 2030.…”
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Affirmative Action on Women Education and Access of Employment Opportunities by Women in Northern Division Kabale Municipality. by Nasasira, Praise

“…The study findings on the possible measures to curb the causes of gender disparity in education and employment opportunities, the highest number of respondents mentioned that there should be a change of negative socio-cultural beliefs, norms, values, attitudes, and practices collectively about gender disparity in education and the least number of respondents mentioned that there should be promotion of women right by reducing violence against women and girl child to access education. …”
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Men’s Experiences of Psychological and Other Forms of Abuse in Intimate Relationships: A Qualitative Study by Gloria Macassa, Frida Stål, Michelle Rydback, Joan Pliakas, Daniel Winsjansen, Anne-sofie Hiswåls, Joaquim Soares

“…However, most studies have concentrated on violence against women and not also against men. Interventions for victimized men will only be successful if there is a better understanding of the real experiences, as narrated by the victims themselves, and how these impact their health and wellbeing. …”
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Retrospective analysis of scientific and psychological concepts of domestic violence by N. E. Miloradova, V. V. Dotsenko, P. D. Chervonyi

“…The approach sees the main cause of domestic violence and violence against women as the so-called male dominance in social relations, the lack of gender equality, and the existence of established patriarchal norms that contribute to violence. …”
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Service preferences among postpartum women (non-)affected by different types of intimate partner violence: insights from the cross-sectional study INVITE by Laura M. Hausmann, Lara Seefeld, Amera Mojahed, Judith T. Mack, Susan Garthus-Niegel, Julia Schellong

“…Using the WHO-Violence Against Women Instrument (WHO-VAWI), women were divided into groups: non-affected women and women affected by psychological, physical, and/or sexual IPV. …”
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A study on sexual violence among women in Northern Ethiopia's 2022 conflict: mixed methods by Atitegeb Abera Kidie, Seteamlak Adane Masresha, Birtukan Gizachew Ayal, Kindie Mekuria, Tsion Kokeb Kodo, Abayneh Tunta Boye, Misganaw Guadie Tiruneh, Fassikaw Kebede Bizuneh, Eneyew Talie Fenta

“…BackgroundViolence against women is both a human rights violation and a significant reproductive health issue, causing substantial morbidity. …”
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