Spousal Violence in Bangladesh: A Call for a Public-health Response

Johnston, Heidi Bart; Naved, Ruchira Tabassum

doi:10.3329/jhpn.v26i3.1903

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“…Most research on IPV globally is based on women’s reported exposure, with little known about the reasons for men’s perpetration (Johnston & Naved, 2008; Sambisa et al, 2010). Limited evidence from poorer settings suggests that violence in childhood and inequitable local gender norms may synergistically elevate men’s risks of perpetrating IPV, but these risk factors have not been studied together (Abramsky et al, 2011; Ackerson & Subramanian, 2008; Dalal, Lee, & Gifford, 2012; Heise, 2011; Jewkes, 2002).…”

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Men’s perpetration of partner violence in Bangladesh: Community gender norms and violence in childhood.

Yount

Cheong

Naved

2018

Psychology of Men & Masculinity

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Men's perpetration of intimate partner violence (IPV) is common, but its multilevel determinants are understudied. We leveraged novel data from a probability sample of 570 (married, 18-34 years) from 50 urban and 62 rural communities who took part in the Bangladesh survey of the 2011. We tested whether more equitable community gender norms among senior men (N=938; married, 35-49 years) was negatively associated, and a junior man's greater exposure to childhood violence was positively associated, with his lifetime count (or scope) of physical IPV acts perpetrated. We also tested whether more equitable community gender norms mitigated the association of more violence in childhood with the lifetime scope of physical IPV acts perpetrated. Among younger married men, 50% reportedly ever perpetrated physical IPV, the mean lifetime scope of physical IPV types perpetrated was 1.1 (SD 1.3) out of 5.0 listed. A majority (64%) reported childhood exposure to violence. In multilevel Poisson models, a man with more childhood exposure to violence had a higher log scope (Est. 0.31, SE 0.04, p<.001) and a man living amidst the most equitable gender norms had a lower log scope (Est. -0.52, SE 0.19, p<.01) of physical IPV acts perpetrated; however, no significant cross-level interaction was observed. Interventions that address the trauma of childhood violence that promote more equitable community gender norms may be needed to mitigate IPV perpetration by younger men.

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Men’s perpetration of partner violence in Bangladesh: Community gender norms and violence in childhood.

Yount

Cheong

Naved

2018

Psychology of Men & Masculinity

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“…Bangladesh has been experiencing an increase in domestic violence (Islam et al., 2014). Research has shown that suicidal ideation was more common among abused women in Bangladesh (Johnston & Naved, 2008; Naved & Akter, 2008). The authors recommended initiatives to curb domestic violence against women (Naved & Akter, 2008).…”

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Suicide prevention in Bangladesh: The role of family

Arafat¹,

Saleem

Edwards

et al. 2022

Brain and Behavior

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Background: Suicide is a public health problem that gets little attention in Bangladesh especially in prevention aspects. Recent studies revealed that a significant portion of risk factors is closely related to family events. However, potential prevention strategies considering the family structure and involving family dynamics of Bangladesh have not been discussed. Objectives:We aim to highlight areas of family vulnerability and resilience when the threat of suicide is present, as well as the potential roles of family in suicide prevention in Bangladesh. Methods:We conducted a thorough narrative and focused literature search and synthesized evidence based on available articles discussing suicidality and family dynamics in Bangladesh.Results: Risk factors for suicide prevailing in the family have been organized, and several strategies for coping with family risk factors, including marital discord and family conflict have been proposed for testing empirically. Conclusions:The family has an important role to play in suicide prevention in Bangladesh. However, potential prevention strategies and their effectiveness have been untapped in the country. Studies are warranted to test the effectiveness of the proposed strategies.

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“…Violence against women is a global public health issue [1]. Intimate partner violence is the most common kind of violence, and is a significant public health issue [2]. Although previously intimate partner violence (IPV) was considered a private family matter, however, in the last 30 years, it has been recognized as a significant social concern that includes physical and mental health consequences [3].…”

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Intimate Partner Violence and Pregnancy Termination among Tajikistan Women: Evidence from Nationally Representative Data

Vinnakota

Parsa

Sivasubramanian

et al. 2022

Women

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Intimate partner violence is the most common kind of violence and a significant public health issue. The relationship between intimate partner violence and pregnancy termination among Tajikistan women was investigated in this study. The data for this research was collected from the Tajikistan Demographic and Health Survey 2017. This research has used the data of married women aged between 15 to 49 years. The findings from the study indicate that around 23.2% of married women in Tajikistan have experienced physical violence. The respondent’s age, region, and employment status was significantly associated with pregnancy termination (p < 0.05). Similarly, women who can refuse sex with their partner and ask their partner to use a condom are more likely to terminate pregnancy (p < 0.05). The characteristics of the husband or partner that had a significant positive association with pregnancy termination of married women in Tajikistan are age, educational level, and alcohol drinking status of their husbands (p < 0.05). This study also establishes the significant relationship between pregnancy termination and physical or emotional violence experienced by women (p < 0.05). The dynamics of domestic abuse need to be understood by healthcare providers to aid women in making decisions on whether or not to terminate their pregnancy.

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Spousal Violence in Bangladesh: A Call for a Public-health Response

Cited by 29 publications

References 20 publications

Men’s perpetration of partner violence in Bangladesh: Community gender norms and violence in childhood.

Men’s perpetration of partner violence in Bangladesh: Community gender norms and violence in childhood.

Suicide prevention in Bangladesh: The role of family

Intimate Partner Violence and Pregnancy Termination among Tajikistan Women: Evidence from Nationally Representative Data

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