Is economic dependence on the husband a risk factor for intimate partner violence against female factory workers in Nepal?

Is economic dependence on the husband a risk factor for intimate partner violence against female factory workers in Nepal?

Abstract Background Violence related injury is a serious public health issue all over the world. This study aims to assess the association between several socio-economic factors and intimate partner violence (IPV) in Nepal. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 236 women working in car...

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Main Authors: Sunita Dhungel, Pabita Dhungel, Shalik Ram Dhital, Christiane Stock
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Subjects:
Intimate partner violence
Socio-economic factors
Factory workers
Women
Nepal
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12905-017-0441-8

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