Violent deaths among women of reproductive age in rural Bangladesh

Ahmed, Moshtaq; Ginneken, Jeroen van; Razzaque, Abdur; Alam, Nurul

doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2004.01.020

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“…(p. 209). Just how profound this problem remains comes from epidemiological data from longitudinal and large scale health studies of women in rural Bangladesh (Ahmed et al, 2004;Nahar et al 2015). This research shows that adolescent females aged 15 to 19, have the highest recorded rate of suicide (more than 15 per 100,000) amongst women, compared with virtually every other world country, matched only by that in some districts of India and Sri Lanka (Jordans et al, 2014).…”

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“…The very high rate of completed suicide in adolescent girls in rural Bangladesh is paralleled by their very high rate of death caused by external violence. Ahmed et al 2004) observed that: "Oppression, physical and mental abuse by husbands and relatives often preceded suicides and homicides. The disadvantaged position of women in Bangladesh society is the key underlying social cause of the violence… in order for the violence against women to decrease, improvement in the social position of women is essential.…”

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Commercialised Sexual Exploitation of Children, Adolescents and Women: Health and Social Structure in Bangladesh

Bagley¹,

Kadri²,

Shahnaz³

et al. 2017

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Background: This research is based on our argument that the commercial sexual exploitation of women and children (CSEWC) often includes a variety of abuses, sexual, physical, emotional, and economic. In Bangladesh, "Sex work" is a major industry, and about two percent of girls and women in the population aged 12 to 30 are subject to the status of CSEWC. Methods: From a review of literature and from ethnographic field work, we present an analysis of the sexual abuse of children, girls and women engaged in "sex work" in Bangladeshi brothels, addressing as well issues of STIs and HIV infection, in men who use CSEWC. Findings: Adolescents who are forced to become CSEWC suffer multiple forms of abuse, which may be life-threatening. Bangladeshi men of all ages and classes use CSEWC. Rates of HIV/AIDS remain relatively low (but may infect 5 percent in CSEWC). However, STIs (sexually transmitted infections) affect 50 percent of CSEWC, and at least 15 percent of men who use them. There is some evidence that men's widespread use of CSEWC spreads STIs to their wives, so that rates in women in the general population are relatively high. The CSEWC themselves suffer numerous physical and sexual abuses including bondage and trafficking to India and the Middle East. Police and local officials are involved in the toleration of this abuse, and about a third of money paid by men for sexual services passes to corrupt officials. Conclusions: We advocate support for the growing movement of adult women who campaign against the use of CSEWC, as a means of ending at least the exploitation of children and adolescents. We advocate also the development and evaluation of programmes of preventive education for high school students, as well as the reiteration of the norms of an Islamic culture which should end the sexual abuse of women and children. We also advocate the introduction of a basic income which would give women choices, How to cite this paper: Bagley, C., Kadri, S., Shahnaz, A., Simkhada, P., & King, K. 138enabling them to escape the life of CSEWC. Our final recommendation is for a major programme of research and evaluation of programme innovation which will describe the extent of, and ways of preventing, the commercial sexual exploitation of girls and women in Bangladesh.

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Commercialised Sexual Exploitation of Children, Adolescents and Women: Health and Social Structure in Bangladesh

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Shahnaz³

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“…Eightynine percent of urban women and 86% of rural women who had ever experienced physical violence reported that the physical violence occurred more than once or many times (4), indicating that these acts of violence are not isolated, but part of a pattern of continuing abuse. Surveillance data suggest that nearly 10% of deaths of women of reproductive age in Matlab from 1982 to 1998 were directly attributable to violence from husbands and in-laws (12).…”

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“…Both physical and psychological spousal violence contributed to contemplation of suicide by women (3). In an analysis of actual suicidal deaths among women aged 15-44 years in Matlab, 46% were preceded by quarrels and/or serious tensions with husbands (12). Sexual violence, however, has not been associated with suicidal ideation in Bangladesh (3).…”

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

Johnston

Naved

2009

J Health Popul Nutr

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Spousal violence against women is a serious public-health issue. Although there is a growing body of literature on this subject, there are still many unanswered questions regarding the prevalence of this violence, the risk factors, the consequences, and how to address the issue. The purpose of this literature review is to organize and synthesize the empirical evidence on spousal violence against women in Bangladesh and to provide direction for both researchers and practitioners for future work in this area. The review suggests that spousal violence against women is high in Bangladesh. The list of correlates is long and inconclusive. Although there is evidence on adverse consequences of this violence on health of women and their children, more research is needed to explore the multifaceted consequences of violence for women, children, families, and communities. Action research is needed to develop and test preventive and curative interventions.

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Association between intimate partner violence during pregnancy and maternal pregnancy complications among recently delivered women in Bangladesh

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Rahman

Jesmin

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Intimate partner violence (IPV), an actual or threatened physical, sexual, or psychological abuse by a current or former partner or spouse, is a common global public health issue. Understanding both the prevalence of IPV during pregnancy and its potential impact on the health of pregnant women is important for the development and implementation of interventions to prevent maternal morbidity and mortality. The purpose of this study was to explore the association between maternal experiences of IPV during pregnancy and pregnancy complications. A health-facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted from July 2015 to April 2016 among 400 randomly selected women who were admitted to the postnatal wards of Rajshahi Medical College Hospital for delivery. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a structured questionnaire. Multivariable logistic regressions were performed to assess relationships between variables of interest after controlling for potential confounders. Results indicated that 39.0% of women reported physical IPV and 26.3% of women reported sexual IPV during pregnancy. Additionally, 69.5% of women experienced medical complications (MCs); of this group, 44.3% experienced obstetric complications (OCs) and 79.3% experienced any pregnancy complication (AC) during their last pregnancy. The experience of physical IPV during pregnancy was significantly associated with the experience of MCs (adjusted odds ratio (AOR): 2.05, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.15-4.01), OCs (AOR: 4.23, 95% CI: 2.01-7.12) and AC (AOR: 5.26, 95% CI: 2.98-10.52). Women who experienced sexual IPV during pregnancy were also at increased risk of suffering from any MC, any OC, and AC. Maternal experience of IPV during pregnancy is positively associated with pregnancy complications. Preventing IPV directed at pregnant women might reduce maternal morbidity and mortality in Bangladesh.

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Violent deaths among women of reproductive age in rural Bangladesh

Cited by 50 publications

References 7 publications

Commercialised Sexual Exploitation of Children, Adolescents and Women: Health and Social Structure in Bangladesh

Commercialised Sexual Exploitation of Children, Adolescents and Women: Health and Social Structure in Bangladesh

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

Association between intimate partner violence during pregnancy and maternal pregnancy complications among recently delivered women in Bangladesh

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