Citation

Hirani SS, Karmaliani R, McFarlane JM, Asad N, Madhani F, Shehzad S, Ali NA. Issues Ment. Health Nurs. 2010; 31(2): 82-88.

Affiliation

The Aga Khan University, School of Nursing, P. O. Box 3500, Stadium Road, Karachi 74800 Pakistan. saima.hirani.n07@aku.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.3109/01612840903254859

PMID

20070221

Abstract

Violence against women is a global epidemic phenomenon that can result in major mental health problems. Not only are women affected but also the health and well-being of their children are in jeopardy. To prevent violence and promote women's safety, several strategies have been tested in various cultural contexts. This article describes the process of developing and validating an economic skill building intervention for women of an urban slum area of Karachi, Pakistan. The purpose of the intervention is to increase women's economic independence, promote women's safety, and improve the behavioral functioning of their children.

Language: en