Citation

Sabri B, Rai A, Rameshkumar A. J. Evid. Based Soc. Work (2019) 2022; 19(6): 700-729.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/26408066.2022.2105671

PMID

36530195

PMCID

PMC9756932

Abstract

PURPOSE: Domestic violence (DV) is a significant public health problem in India, with women disproportionately impacted. This study a) identified risk and protective correlates of DV and, b) barriers and facilitators for seeking and receiving help for DV among women in India.

METHODS: A systematic search of 5 databases was performed to identify correlates of DV in the quantitative literature. The search resulted in inclusion of 68 studies for synthesis. For qualitative exploration, data were collected from 27 women in India.

RESULTS: While factors such as social norms and attitudes supportive of DV were both risk correlates and barriers to addressing DV, omen's empowerment, financial independence and informal sources of support were both protective correlates of DV as well as facilitators in addressing DV.

CONCLUSIONS: Strong efforts in India are needed to reduce DV-related risk factors and strengthen protective factors and enhance access to care for women in abusive relationships.

Language: en

Keywords

Humans; Female; Risk Factors; India; help-seeking; women; Domestic violence; *Domestic Violence/prevention & control; resources; Social Norms