The Voices of Battered Women in India.  

Oleh:

Koverola, Catherine ; Panchanadeswaran, Subadra

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: Violence Against Women vol. 11 no. 6 (Jun. 2005), page 736.
Topik: abused women; help seeking and efficacy; abuse and women’s health; India
Fulltext: 736.pdf (141.34KB)

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This study endeavors to give voice to marginalized, understudied women who were abused in India. The study included 90 women who were abused who were seeking help to address violence perpetrated against them by their husbands.Asemistructured interview was used to collect data on abuse characteristics, consequences of abuse, and help-seeking behavior. Findings reveal that the vast majority of participants experienced daily abuse that was extremely severe, with 70% reporting they lived under the threat of murder. More than 85% reported needing medical care for their injuries. Respondents in this study sought help from a range of sources; the most effective help was provided by counseling centers and women’s shelters. These findings have important implications for clinical practice and social policy.

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