@article{ref1,
title="Risk factors for spousal physical violence against women in Saudi Arabia",
journal="Journal of interpersonal violence",
year="2017",
author="Eldoseri, Halah M. and Sharps, Phyllis",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="886260517696861-886260517696861",
abstract="This study aimed to explore selected risk factors for spousal physical violence (SPV) in women frequenting primary health care clinics (PHCs) in Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study design was conducted in six PHCs, where one-on-one, private interviews with 200 women were conducted using a standardized World Health Organization (WHO) violence against women questionnaire (v.10.0). SPV was reported by 45.5% of women. Husband-specific risk factors including alcohol or drug addiction, unemployment, control of wealth in the family, and physical aggression toward other men were significant predictors for SPV. A multisectoral approach should be implemented with focus on providers' training, women's safety, and involvement of men in violence prevention and intervention programs.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0886-2605",
doi="10.1177/0886260517696861",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0886260517696861"
}