Violence Against Women
Conditions
Keywords
reproductive-aged women, violence against women, gender-based violence, knowledge, attitude, practice
Brief summary
The goal of this observational study is to explore and learn about violence against women (VAW) among reproductive-aged women in Asia and Oceania countries. The main questions it aims to answer are: * pattern and prevalence of VAW among reproductive-aged women * knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) towards VAW among reproductive-aged women * the need of support services for VAW among reproductive-aged women Participants will be ever-partnered women aged 15-49 years. The definition of ever-partnered women included women who have current and former husbands; current and former cohabiting; or non-cohabiting male intimate partners.
Detailed description
Violence against women (VAW) is a global issue that threatens women's physical and emotional wellbeing, and impacts women worldwide, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, or nationality. This survey aims to investigate 1) the pattern and prevalence of VAW among reproductive-aged women; 2) the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) towards VAW among reproductive-aged women; and 3) the need of support services for VAW among reproductive-aged women. This multinational, hospital-based, cross-sectional study will be carried out in Asia and Oceania countries. We will select the Obstetrics and Gynecology Outpatient Department or Women Health Unit in each nation. Minimum of 400 female citizen in each country will be recruited if they are aged 15-49 years, ever-partnered women, and agree to finish the questionnaire. The questionnaire, developed in English with inputs from literature and experts, comprises four sections: 1) basic participant characteristics, 2) patterns and prevalence of violence, 3) knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards violence, and 4) the need for support services. A pilot study will validate and translate the questionnaire into the target languages, ensuring content relevance and sensitivity to the target culture through forward and backward translation processes. The reliability of the questionnaire will be assessed using Cronbach's alpha. Data collection involves preparatory steps such as developing a training manual for interviewers, addressing potential issues, and advertising the survey. Central investigators will monitor the data collection process, with data collected through self-administered questionnaires. The use of REDCap software aims to manage surveys efficiently and prevent multiple participations. A paper-based questionnaire could be used in some areas when necessary.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Asia and Oceania Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Chulalongkorn University
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
15 Years to 49 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* ever-partnered women * aged 15-49 years The definition of ever-partnered women included women who have current and former husbands; current and former cohabiting; or non-cohabiting male intimate partners.
Exclusion criteria
* declined to participate * dropped out midway
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| prevalence of violence against women | through study completion, an average of 1 year | using questionnaire to explore the prevalence of various forms of violence against women |
| KAP towards violence against women | through study completion, an average of 1 year | using questionnaire to explore knowledge, attitude, and practice towards violence against women |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| need of support services for violence against women | through study completion, an average of 1 year | using questionnaire to identify the need of support services for violence against women among reproductive-aged women |
Contacts
Primary ContactUnnop Jaisamrarn, MD,MHS
Backup ContactJiayu Li, MD,PhD
Outcome results
None listed