Journal of Psychology in Africa, 2009, 19(1), 107-111 Gender-Based Domestic Violence against Children: Experiences of Girl-Children in Nigeria Esere MO, Idowu AI, Omotosho JA ABSTRACT This study investigated the dynamics of gender-based domestic violence against children in Nigeria. This qualitative study explored the experiences of 20 purposively selected girl-children (age range = 12 to 15Continue reading “Gender-Based Domestic Violence against Children: Experiences of Girl-Children in Nigeria”
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Prevalence and effects of violence against women in a rural community in Minia governorate, Egypt.
J Forensic Sci. 2011 Nov;56(6):1521-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1556-4029.2011.01886.x. Epub 2011 Aug 9. Prevalence and effects of violence against women in a rural community in Minia governorate, Egypt. Habib SR, Abdel Azim EK, Fawzy IA, Kamal NN, El Sherbini AM. Forensic Medicine and Toxicology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Egypt. ABSTRACT This study was carried out to investigate prevalenceContinue reading “Prevalence and effects of violence against women in a rural community in Minia governorate, Egypt.”
Violence against women: the physician’s role
European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology. 1998 Oct;80(2):239-245 Violence against women: the physician’s role Schmuel E, Schenker JG ABSTRACT Violence against women is one reflection of the unequal power relationship between men and women in societies. Reflections of this inequality include marriage at a very young age, lack of information or choice aboutContinue reading “Violence against women: the physician’s role”
Female genital mutilation in developing countries: an agenda for public health response
European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology. 2004 Oct;116(2):144-151 Female genital mutilation in developing countries: an agenda for public health response Jones SD, Ehiri J, Anyanwu E ABSTRACT There is uncertainty regarding reasons for persistence of the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) and the best strategies for intervening effectively. In spite of strong international condemnation, the persistence of FGMContinue reading “Female genital mutilation in developing countries: an agenda for public health response”
The association between female genital mutilation and intimate partner violence
BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Online 24 AUG 2012The association between female genital mutilation and intimate partner violence Salihu HM, August EM, Salemi JL, Weldeselasse H, Sarro YS, Alio AP ABSTRACT Objective To determine whether female genital mutilation (FGM) is a risk factor for intimate partner violence (IPV) and its subtypes (physical, sexual and emotional). Design Population-based cross-sectional study. Setting Continue reading “The association between female genital mutilation and intimate partner violence”
Female genital mutilation and domestic violence among Egyptian women.
J Sex Marital Ther. 2001 Oct-Dec;27(5):593-8. Female genital mutilation and domestic violence among Egyptian women. Refaat A, Dandash KF, el Defrawi MH, Eyada M. Community Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt. ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to determine if there is a relationship between female circumcision and domestic violence.Continue reading “Female genital mutilation and domestic violence among Egyptian women.”
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