Priya Dharishini Kunasagran and Khalid Mokti and Mohd Yusof Ibrahim and Syed Sharizman Syed Abdul Rahim1 and Freddie Robinson and Adora J Muyou and Sheila Miriam Mujin and Nabihah Ali and Gary Goh Chun Chao and Rudi Nasib and Abraham Chiu En Loong and Nachia Banu Abdul Rahim and Mohd Hafizuddin Ahmad and Prabakaran Solomon Dhanaraj and Pathman Arumugam and , Jamilah Yusof (2023) The Global Landscape of Domestic Violence against Women during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Narrative Review. Korean Journal Of Family Medicine. pp. 1-9.
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Abstract
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.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Keyword: | Domestic Violence; Prevalence; Barrier; Impact; Healthcare |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology > HV1-9960 Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology > HV6001-7220.5 Criminology > HV6250-6250.4 Victims of crimes. Victimology R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA1-1270 Public aspects of medicine > RA1-418.5 Medicine and the state > RA418-418.5 Medicine and society. Social medicine. Medical sociology |
| Department: | FACULTY > Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences |
| Depositing User: | ABDULLAH BIN SABUDIN - |
| Date Deposited: | 05 Feb 2024 15:27 |
| Last Modified: | 05 Feb 2024 15:27 |
| URI: | https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/38135 |
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