horrors that may occur through male to female assault, it does not do a great job of addressing it or even acknowledging its actual harm to women. In fact, there is plenty of evidence stating that women abuse has become a worldwide public health problem. The World Health Organization conducted a multi-country study and found that out of the over 24,000 women who resided in urban and rural parts of 10 countries that were interviewed, the percentage assaulted physically or sexually by and intimate
The highest prevalence rate is 65.6% in the central region of Sub-Sahara Africa and lowest in eastern region of Asia with a 16.3% prevalence rate. Even at the lowest rate of occurrence, it can be seen as one in every ten women is being abused by their intimate partner. A Study on Factors Linked to IPV Understanding the reasons behind domestic violence can bring about predictors and help provide solutions for future education and deterrence. Intimate partner violence is
alcohol all over the world, whether it be social or cultural, is the leading cause of why alcohol addiction is so prevalent especially in the United States. Alcohol is the second leading cause of death in the US and one of the most abused drugs worldwide. It is the “third leading preventable cause of death in the United States” with “nearly 88,000 peaople” dying from it annually (Alcohol Facts and Statistics). There are many facts and statistics that are available throughout the internet and pamphlets
Domestic abuse also referred to intimate partner abuse which occurs between people in an intimate relationship. According to recent global prevalence figure indicates that about 1 in 3 (35%) of women worldwide have experience either physical or sexual domestic abuse in their lifetime (Domestic Violence Statistics, 2014). Most of this abuse was intimate partner abuse. Men were sometimes abuse by partners, nevertheless domestic abuse most commonly directed toward women. To break the cycle of domestic
organ trafficking and at times for trafficking for labor reasons. The benefices of human-human trafficking lure young teens, children, and women with false promises believe them that they would get better lifestyles but at the end, the end up being exploited and physically, sexually abuse leaving them scared. Many people believe that human trafficking should be abandoned years ago it's still being an issue around the world today when other human controls them.the most vulnerable victims include women's
theory Depression is a major public health issue, affecting 300 million people worldwide. It is more common among women than men (World Health Organization [WHO], 2017). Postpartum depression is the most common complication of childbirth and maternal mental health issues are regarded as a public health concern all over the world (Shidhaye & Giri, 2014). The paper first seeks to understand postpartum depression from the public health perspective. It then describes the health belief model of behavior change
phenomenon; research suggests that up to fifty percent of women worldwide have been physically abused by their intimate partner. Domestic violence can be defined as an incident or threatening behavior regarding violence or abuse between adults who are or have been considered intimate partners (Bradbury-Jones, C., Duncan, F., Kroll, T., Moy, M., & Taylor, J. 2011, p 35). Domestic Violence is a serious and prevalent health issue that affects victims worldwide and unfortunately is associated with considerable
Counseling Abused Women: Factors Contributing to Successful Outcome Table of Contents Introduction Part One: Violence against women The Problem Consequences of violence Origins of violence Part Two: Treatment/Intervention models Service and treatment options Medications Community Treatment/Intervention Part Three: Client/Family participation Client participation Family involvement Part Four: Special needs Abuse of women with disabilities Equity/ Access to treatment Part Five: Parties’
This essay has been written as it has been found that violence against women can be clarified as a human rights issue, worldwide. The World Health Organisation quoted in Devaney (2016) reported in 2013 that more than thirty percent of woman who are in an intimate partnership has experienced more than one form of physical, psychological or sexual abuse. More than thirty-five percent of murdered women are committed by their intimate partner. The percentage of indirect death such as, HIV, suicide
family violence. A vast number of women and children are subjected each day to violence within their family homes, the setting where they should feel the safest. Family violence crosses the boundaries of sex, age, social class, education, and race (1). Statistics show that approximately 1 in 3 women worldwide will be affected by family violence within her lifetime (1). Violence has a major impact on one's physical, social and mental well-being. Additionally, the health related costs connected to family