Document Type
Article
Department
School of Nursing and Midwifery, Pakistan
Abstract
This study investigates the prevalence of physical and psychological violence against infertile women in Karachi, Pakistan. A total of 400 infertile women attending the selected infertility clinics in Karachi, Pakistan were interviewed using the to investigate their experiences of physical and psychological violence. Out of 400 infertile women, 278 (64%) reported to be the victims of violence during the last 12 months before they were interviewed. Nearly one quarter (23.1%) reported facing physical violence. All women reported their husbands and their family members to be the perpetrators. It is concluded that Clinicians should identify the abused women and provide them with medical care and supportive counseling.
Publication (Name of Journal)
Asian Review of Social Sciences
Recommended Citation
Sami, N.,
Ali, T. S.
(2012). Domestic violence against infertile women in Karachi, Pakistan. Asian Review of Social Sciences, 1(1), 15-20.
Available at:
https://ecommons.aku.edu/pakistan_fhs_son/179