Women’s attitude and reasons toward justifying domestic violence in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Domestic violence is common public health problem. Domestic violence related disclosure is an important first step in the process of prevention, control and treatments of domestic violence related adverse effect. Thus, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the pooled prevalence of domestic violence related disclosure and synthesize its associated factors. Methods We followed the PRISMA Guidelines to report the results of the finding. Databases including PubMed, Cochrane Library and Web of Sciences were searched. The heterogeneity between studies was measured by the index of heterogeneity (I2 statistics) test. Funnel plots and Egger’s test were used to determine publication bias. Moreover, sensitivity analysis was carried out. To calculate the pooled prevalence, a random effects model was utilized. Results Twenty one eligible studies were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis. The pooled prevalence of domestic violence related non-disclosure was found to be 36.2% (95% CI, 31.8–40.5%). Considering violence as normal or not serious, shame, embarrassment and fear of disclosure related consequences were the common barriers for non-disclosure. Conclusion More than one third of women and girls were not disclosed their experience of domestic violence. The finding of this study suggests the need of evaluation and strengthening of the collaborative work among different sectors such as: policy-makers, service providers, administrative personnel and community leaders including the engagement of men partner. This study also suggests the needs of women empowerments against the traditional belief, attitude, and practice.

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Are interventions focused on gender-norms effective in preventing domestic violence against women in low and lower-middle income countries? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Reproductive Health ◽

10.1186/s12978-019-0726-5 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Agumasie Semahegn ◽

Kwasi Torpey ◽

Abubakar Manu ◽

Nega Assefa ◽

Gezahegn Tesfaye ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Domestic Violence ◽

Violence Against Women ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Gender Norms ◽

Middle Income ◽

Middle Income Countries ◽

Domestic Violence Against Women

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Faculty Opinions recommendation of Experiences of domestic violence and mental disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature ◽

10.3410/f.717976299.793506699 ◽

2015 ◽

Author(s):

Janice Du Mont

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Domestic Violence ◽

Mental Disorders ◽

Meta Analysis

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The Association between Domestic Violence Against Women During Pregnancy and Clinical Adverse Outcomes of Pregnancy in Iran: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Current Women s Health Reviews ◽

10.2174/1573404817666210105144505 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 17 ◽

Author(s):

Tahereh Bahmani ◽

Koroush Sayehmiri ◽

Arezoo Karimi ◽

Salman Daliri ◽

Alireza Masoudi

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Domestic Violence ◽

Violence Against Women ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Random Effect ◽

Adverse Outcomes ◽

Library Science ◽

Cochrane Library ◽

Major Health Problem ◽

Domestic Violence Against Women

Background: Domestic violence against women during the pregnancy is a major health problem, worldwide. In addition, it affects the mother, also it can be directly or indirectly associated with serious complications to the health of the fetus. Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between some clinical adverse outcomes of pregnancy and domestic violence against women during pregnancy in Iran via a systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods: This is a systematic review and meta-analysis of the available evidences on domestic violence against women during pregnancies in Iran between 2000 to 2018. International and national databases including Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed via Medline, Cochrane Library, Science Direct, Google Scholar and Irandoc, MagIran and SID were searched and data was independently extracted by two researchers. Random effect meta-analysis was used to conduct analysis and the Cochran test and meta regression were also performed by STATA (ver. 14) software. Results: Thirteen studies with a total sample size of 11,818 individuals were included. The findings of this meta-analysis indicated that abortion (OR:6.4, CI95%:1.3-31), low birth weight (LBW) (OR:3.7, CI95%:1.7-7.8), preterm delivery (OR:1.8, CI95%:1.2-2.8) and premature rupture of membranes (OR:4.5, CI 95%:1.8-11.2) had a significant association with domestic violence against women during pregnancy. Conclusion: Considering to significance of domestic violence on clinical adverse outcomes of pregnancy, our results suggest an urgent need for community supportive cares during pregnancy. Also, effective measures are crucial to prevent domestic violence against women because of its significant role in outcomes of pregnancy.

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