2021
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0254005
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A true face of Indian married couples: Effect of age and education on control over own sexuality and sexual violence

Abstract: Introduction Though there are several interventions evaluated over the past 25 years, significant knowledge gaps continue to exist regarding the effective prevention of sexual violence. This study explored the socio-economic and context-specific distinctive characteristics of husbands and wives on sexual autonomy and unwanted sexual experiences of currently married women in India. Methodology We have utilized the recent round of National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4, 2015–16) data for this exploration. The N… Show more

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“…Women whose husbands had lower education, performed heavy manual labor, were long-term alcohol drinkers, had overweight or obesity, and were long-term smokers were prone to lifetime DV. Women with more educated husbands had a lower risk of suffering from lifetime DV, a finding that was consistent with previous studies [ 15 , 18 , 24 , 25 ]. The lower the education levels of the husbands, the more likely they were to use violence to solve problems.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 92%
“…Women whose husbands had lower education, performed heavy manual labor, were long-term alcohol drinkers, had overweight or obesity, and were long-term smokers were prone to lifetime DV. Women with more educated husbands had a lower risk of suffering from lifetime DV, a finding that was consistent with previous studies [ 15 , 18 , 24 , 25 ]. The lower the education levels of the husbands, the more likely they were to use violence to solve problems.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 92%
“…There aren't enough personnel with the required training to assist teens with counseling and care, and healthcare professionals are usually overburdened. Teenagers who do not have access to healthcare services are more likely to have sexual health issues [ 19 ].…”
Section: Reviewmentioning
confidence: 99%