Citation

Sabri B, Sanchez MV, Campbell JC. Health Care Women Int. 2014; 36(7): 851-866.

Affiliation

School of Nursing , Johns Hopkins University , Baltimore , Maryland , USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07399332.2014.971954

PMID

25383682

Abstract

Domestic violence homicides and suicides are significant causes of deaths among women in India. This study examined characteristics and motives of various types of domestic violence related homicides and suicides (n = 100) in India using newspaper reports (2011-2012). The majority of victims were found to be young women, mostly killed by burning or strangulation methods. The most frequently reported motive was dowry demands followed by a history of domestic violence or harassment and family conflict. The findings highlight the need for stronger prevention/intervention programs in India to identify and intervene with women at high risk for being killed and/or committing suicide.

Language: en