Citation

Cao YP, Zhang YL, Guo GY. Chin. Ment. Health J. 2007; 21(12): 849-852.

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(Copyright © 2007, Hsueh Shu Chi Kan Chu Pan She)

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Abstract

Objective: To compare the current status of domestic violence (DV) by geographic settings in the Hunan province. Methods: Using a multi-stage sampling strategy, 3087 households in urban areas, 3070 in rural areas and 3294 in industrial district in Hunan were surveyed. Multiform clue investigation and face-to-face interviews were combined to investigate the current status of DV. Results: The lifetime and 12-month prevalence of spousal abuse, child abuse and elder abuse varied significantly by geographic settings. Spousal and child abuse were significantly higher, elder abuse was significantly less common among industrial district and urban households compared to rural households. However spousal abuse was significantly higher in urban households of couples with one and more than child, and elder abuse was significantly higher in urban households of multigenerational families. The frequency of DV was higher in rural compared to urban households. Conclusions: The prevalence of DV varied significantly by geographic settings. The prevalence of DV is low. However elder abuse is higher in rural households among geographic settings, with higher frequency of DV, and higher co-occurrence rate of spousal, child and elder abuse. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)