Citation

Khan ME, Townsend JW, Sinha R, Lakhanpal S. Int. Q. Community Health Educ. 2002; 21(2): 133-146.

Affiliation

The Population Council, New Delhi, India; Centre for Operations Research and Training (CORT), Baroda, Gujrat, India

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.2190/N8QE-27HN-N8Y1-3AMB

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

A qualitative study of sexual violence within marriage in rural Bangladesh. The extent of and reasons for sexual coercion in marriage are analyzed and diagramed in a synthesis of the findings. Direct quotes from wives provide a realistic cultural context. Health education program interventions are suggested.