@article{ref1,
title="Domestic violence against women--perspective from Pakistan",
journal="JPMA: Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association",
year="2000",
author="Shaikh, M. A.",
volume="50",
number="9",
pages="312-314",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: Domestic violence is an important public health concern. This study assessed the prevalence and type of domestic violence perpetrated by men on their wives. SETTING: The study was conducted in a public sector hospital among men accompanying patients. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey based on a sample of convenience was conducted by the author, using a pre-tested questionnaire with mostly close-ended questions. RESULTS: All the respondents admitted to ever shouting or yelling at their wives, including while she was pregnant. Twenty-three (32.8%) respondents admitted to ever having slapped their wives and 54 (77.1%) admitted to ever engaging in a non-consensual sex with their wives. CONCLUSION: Population based studies are required to assess the type, frequency, risk factors and sequel of wife abuse, so as to establish practice guidelines.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0030-9982",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}