Review

Violence Against Women: A Persistent and Rising Problem

Volume: 16 Number: 2 June 30, 2024
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Violence Against Women: A Persistent and Rising Problem

Abstract

Violence against women is a widespread global public health problem. It is also a serious violation of women's human rights. Violence has traumatic effects on the health and well-being of women and the children who witness it. Violence against women is associated with physical, mental, emotional, sexual health, reproductive health problems and death. Violence and gender norms, which are one of the risk factors causing the continuation of violence; also have significant effects on families and societies, and these negative effects cross social and economic boundaries. However, it is also clear that current prevention initiatives and policy responses are insufficient. Mental health professionals have an important role to play in identifying, preventing and responding appropriately to violence against women and may take primary, secondary and tertiary measures to reduce the risk of violence against women. While providing mental health services, İt is very important to be aware of interpersonal violence and to provide gender-sensitive services. When providing these services, the impact of violence against women on mental health and knowledge of potential treatments are considered as a prerequisite. Along with the knowledge about the dynamics of violence, it is considered extremely important to take measures against the risks that weaken women who are disadvantaged due to problems such as gender inequality. For this reason, in this review, the concept of violence against women and the types of violence are explained and in this context, the initiatives that can be made in the field of mental health are included. It is thought that this review will contribute to the awareness of professionals working in the field about the seriousness of the problem and how violence affects women's mental health. It is also hoped that the present study will provide insight into the complex relationship between violence and health outcomes to help improve health policies and prevention responses in the relevant field.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Psychology , Gender Psychology

Journal Section

Review

Early Pub Date

November 26, 2023

Publication Date

June 30, 2024

Submission Date

May 2, 2023

Acceptance Date

July 9, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 16 Number: 2

JAMA
1.Türkkan T, Odacı H. Violence Against Women: A Persistent and Rising Problem. Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar - Current Approaches in Psychiatry. 2024;16:210–224.

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