Domestic Violence and Women's Well-being in Malaysia: Issues and Challenges Conducting a National Study Using the WHO Multi-country Questionnaire on Women's Health and Domestic Violence Against Women

Prevalence and Factors Associated with Intimate Partner Violence among Postpartum Women Attending Government Primary Health Care Clinics in Malaysia

“…In Malaysia, a national survey conducted by the Women's Aid Organization (WAO) in 1990 reported that 39% of women older than age 15 years suffered some form of violence and, furthermore, 68% of battered women were beaten while pregnant (Abdullah et al 1995). A prevalence study done by Shuib et al (2013) found that 8% of women in Peninsular Malaysia had experienced IPV in their lifetime, inferring that more than eight hundred thousand women in Malaysia who have likely experienced abuse. There has been an increasing trend in reported cases of violence in Malaysia such -from 3173 cases in 2010 to 4807 cases in 2014, 5014 cases in 2015, and 5796 cases in 2016 (Women's Aid Organization, 2017).…”

A Theoretical Assessment on Sustainable Wellbeing Indicators for People Interrelationships

“…8% of them experienced violence committed by their living partners. Shuib et al, 2013 Tangible and emotional support significantly associated with wellbeing. Social embeddedness significantly mediates the effect of social cohesion upon well-being through tangible support and through emotional support.…”

“…The first dimension is Personal Empowerment which manifests in opportunity to exercise control, voice and choice (Hashim et al, 2012;Jaafara et al, 2012;Achour et al, 2014;Sipon et al, 2014;Clark et al, 2014;Hassan, 2015). The second dimension is Positive Relations which manifests in positive experience of trust, nurturance and affection Jaafara et al, 2012;Abu Rahim et al, 2013;Shuib et al, 2013;Momtaz et al, 2014;Clark et al, 2014). The third dimension is Organizational Opportunity manifests in traditions of inclusions, learning and horizontal structures (Noor & Abdullah, 2012;Panatika et al, 2011;Rashida et al, 2012;Jaafara et al, 2012;Mokhtar et al, 2015;Clark et al, 2014).…”

“…Hashim et al, 2012;Jaafara et al, 2012;Achour et al, 2014;Sipon et al, 2014;Clark et al, 2014;Hassan, 2015 Positive Relations positive experience of trusts, nurturance and affection caring/love/affection, respect for diversity, reciprocity, nurturance and affection, emotional support, collaboration, democratic participation in decision-making Jaafara et al, 2012;Abu Rahim et al, 2013;Shuib et al, 2013;Momtaz et al, 2014;Clark et al, 2014 Organizational Opportunity inclusions, learning and horizontal structures respect for diversity, democratic participation, collaborative relationships, engagement, good communication, clear roles and productivity, learning opportunities Noor & Abdullah, 2012;Panatika et al, 2011;Rashida et al, 2012;Jaafara et al, 2012;Mokhtar et al, 2015;Clark et al, 2014 Community Movement maximizati on of social supports and benefits, and availability of supports throughout life cycle equitable allocation if bargaining, powers, resources and obligations in society, gender and race equality, universal access to high quality educational, health and recreational facilities, affordable housing, employment opportunities, access to nutritious foods at reasonable prices, public transportation, clean environment, safety and peace Jaafara et al, 2012;Sedaghatnia et al, 2013;Hamdan et al, 2014;Marzuki et al, 2014;Clark et al, 2014 Table 6 shows the potential indicators of human interrelationships with other humans that are yet to be statistically confirmed. The potential indicators are gathered from the literature reviews and summarized findings of selected subjective well-being studies in Malaysia.…”

The Protections Against Domestic Violence Survivors Under The Penal Code In Malaysia

“…Domestic violence was not an international issue 28 years ago when this it was merely treated as a private matter between partners, husbands and wives (Shuib et al, 2013). Today it is considered as everyone's problem (Women's Aid Organisation, 2017).…”