TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2023//
TI  - The global landscape of domestic violence against women during the COVID-19 pandemic: a narrative review
JO  - Korean journal of family medicine
A1  - Kunasagran, Priya Dharishini
A1  - Mokti, Khalid
A1  - Ibrahim, Mohd Yusof
A1  - Rahim, Syed Sharizman Syed Abdul
A1  - Robinson, Freddie
A1  - Muyou, Adora J.
A1  - Mujin, Sheila Miriam
A1  - Ali, Nabihah
A1  - Chao, Gary Goh Chun
A1  - Nasib, Rudi
A1  - Loong, Abraham Chiu En
A1  - Rahim, Nachia Banu Abdul
A1  - Ahmad, Mohd Hafizuddin
A1  - Dhanaraj, Prabakaran Solomon
A1  - Arumugam, Pathman
A1  - Yusoff, Jamilah
SP  - ePub
EP  - ePub
VL  - ePub
IS  - ePub
N2  - The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has led to an alarming increase in domestic violence against women owing to lockdown measures and limited access to support services. This article provides insights into the global prevalence of domestic violence, barriers to seeking help, its impact on women and children, and the best practices implemented worldwide. Domestic violence encompasses various forms of abuse; many young women experience partner violence. Barriers to seeking help include fear, financial constraints, lack of awareness of available services, and distrust among stakeholders. The consequences of domestic violence affect the mental health of both mothers and children. Countries have increased shelter funding and developed innovative protocols to reach survivors and address this issue. However, the healthcare sector's involvement in addressing domestic violence has been limited. This review advocates collaboration among healthcare institutions and government bodies. Key recommendations include utilizing telehealth services, implementing comprehensive training programs, establishing effective referral systems, enhancing health education, developing a domestic violence registry, improving the responses of law enforcement and justice systems through healthcare integration, promoting data sharing, and conducting further research. Healthcare systems should recognize domestic violence as a public health concern and detect, prevent, and intervene in cases to support survivors.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 2005-6443
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.4082/kjfm.23.0084
ID  - ref1
ER  -