Citation

Putkonen H. Duodecim 2011; 127(12): 1212-1218.

Vernacular Title

Suomalaisten naisten vakivalta.

Affiliation

Vanhan Vaasan sairaala, PL 13, 65381 Vaasa.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Laaeketieteellinen Aikakauskirja Duodecim)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

21805895

Abstract

Common features for violent Finnish females and males include early underprivileged life and substance abuse. Women may commit mild partner violence as often as men. The female proportion of homicide sentences in Finland has increased during past decades, apparently most significantly influenced by the increased alcohol consumption among women. Partner homicides committed by women are often associated with self-defense aspects. Homicidal situations directed against children are often associated with self-destructive behavior by the perpetrator.

Language: fi