Silent struggles: Unveiling the unspoken epidemic of domestic violence against infertile women in Egypt
Background: Globally, the issue of domestic violence (DV) against women remains a paramount concern in public health. However, a distinct facet of this challenge revolves around DV targeting women grappling with infertility, presenting a unique nexus with their overall well-being. This study endeavo...
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| author | Elsayeda Hamdy Nasr Abdelhalim Ateya Megahed Ibrahim Hanan Elzeblawy Hassan Nadia Mohamed Wahba Samah Alsaid Ahmed Moawd |
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| description | Background: Globally, the issue of domestic violence (DV) against women remains a paramount concern in public health. However, a distinct facet of this challenge revolves around DV targeting women grappling with infertility, presenting a unique nexus with their overall well-being. This study endeavors to unravel the prevalence, associated determinants, and diverse manifestations of domestic violence against infertile women. Methods: The investigation unfolded within the Center for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Delayed Reproduction and the Gynecological Outpatient Clinic at Beni-Suef University spanning from the first of March to the end of July 2022. Employing a cross-sectional descriptive approach, the study engaged 200 infertile women actively seeking infertility treatment. Data acquisition transpired through an interview questionnaire tailored for the purpose. Results: Among surveyed women, 69.0 % reported experiencing physical violence due to infertility, while 65.5 % reported verbal violence. Additionally, 36.5 % reported incidents of sexual violence, and 47.0 % reported being subjected to financial violence. Statistical analyses revealed noteworthy correlations between physical and verbal violence and various factors, including age (p = 0.013), types of infertility (p = 0.001), gender of children (p = 0.006, p < 0.0001), and frequency of coitus (p = 0.019, p = 0.012), respectively. Conclusion and recommendations: Domestic violence exerts a profound impact on the general well-being of women, particularly affecting their emotional and social dimensions. This study underscores a heightened prevalence of violence among infertile women, with verbal abuse emerging as the predominant form. Recognizing the pivotal role of domestic violence in women's health, it becomes imperative for healthcare professionals to proactively identify at-risk individuals. Tailored interventions, such as comprehensive training programs encompassing communication skills and problem-solving approaches, should be devised and implemented. Moreover, counseling sessions should involve both spouses, elucidating the detrimental effects and challenges associated with all forms of violence. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-bd6f36643f6947c9a816e212b1b96b802024-09-21T06:08:54ZengElsevierInternational Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences2214-13912024-01-0120100663Silent struggles: Unveiling the unspoken epidemic of domestic violence against infertile women in EgyptElsayeda Hamdy Nasr Abdelhalim0Ateya Megahed Ibrahim1Hanan Elzeblawy Hassan2Nadia Mohamed Wahba3Samah Alsaid Ahmed Moawd4Associate Professor, College of Nursing, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, AlKharj 11942, Saudi Arabia; Assistant Professor, Department of Maternity, Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Port Said University, Port Said 42526, EgyptCorresponding author at: Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, AlKharj 11942, Saudi Arabia.; Associate Professor, College of Nursing, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, AlKharj 11942, Saudi Arabia; Assistant Professor, Department of Maternity, Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Port Said University, Port Said 42526, Egypt; Assistant Professor, Department of Maternal and Newborn Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Beni-Sueif University, Beni-Sueif, Egypt; Assistant Professor, Department of Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Port Said University, Port Said 42526, Egypt; Associate Professor, Department of Physiotherapy and Health Rehabilitation, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, AlKharj 11942, Saudi Arabia; Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, AlKharj 11942, Saudi Arabia; Assistant Professor, Family and Community Health Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Port Said University, Port Said 42526, Egypt.Assistant Professor, Department of Maternal and Newborn Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Beni-Sueif University, Beni-Sueif, EgyptAssociate Professor, College of Nursing, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, AlKharj 11942, Saudi Arabia; Assistant Professor, Department of Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Port Said University, Port Said 42526, EgyptAssociate Professor, Department of Physiotherapy and Health Rehabilitation, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, AlKharj 11942, Saudi ArabiaBackground: Globally, the issue of domestic violence (DV) against women remains a paramount concern in public health. However, a distinct facet of this challenge revolves around DV targeting women grappling with infertility, presenting a unique nexus with their overall well-being. This study endeavors to unravel the prevalence, associated determinants, and diverse manifestations of domestic violence against infertile women. Methods: The investigation unfolded within the Center for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Delayed Reproduction and the Gynecological Outpatient Clinic at Beni-Suef University spanning from the first of March to the end of July 2022. Employing a cross-sectional descriptive approach, the study engaged 200 infertile women actively seeking infertility treatment. Data acquisition transpired through an interview questionnaire tailored for the purpose. Results: Among surveyed women, 69.0 % reported experiencing physical violence due to infertility, while 65.5 % reported verbal violence. Additionally, 36.5 % reported incidents of sexual violence, and 47.0 % reported being subjected to financial violence. Statistical analyses revealed noteworthy correlations between physical and verbal violence and various factors, including age (p = 0.013), types of infertility (p = 0.001), gender of children (p = 0.006, p < 0.0001), and frequency of coitus (p = 0.019, p = 0.012), respectively. Conclusion and recommendations: Domestic violence exerts a profound impact on the general well-being of women, particularly affecting their emotional and social dimensions. This study underscores a heightened prevalence of violence among infertile women, with verbal abuse emerging as the predominant form. Recognizing the pivotal role of domestic violence in women's health, it becomes imperative for healthcare professionals to proactively identify at-risk individuals. Tailored interventions, such as comprehensive training programs encompassing communication skills and problem-solving approaches, should be devised and implemented. Moreover, counseling sessions should involve both spouses, elucidating the detrimental effects and challenges associated with all forms of violence.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214139124000088Domestic violenceInfertile womenAssociated factors |
| spellingShingle | Elsayeda Hamdy Nasr Abdelhalim Ateya Megahed Ibrahim Hanan Elzeblawy Hassan Nadia Mohamed Wahba Samah Alsaid Ahmed Moawd Silent struggles: Unveiling the unspoken epidemic of domestic violence against infertile women in Egypt International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences Domestic violence Infertile women Associated factors |
| title | Silent struggles: Unveiling the unspoken epidemic of domestic violence against infertile women in Egypt |
| title_full | Silent struggles: Unveiling the unspoken epidemic of domestic violence against infertile women in Egypt |
| title_fullStr | Silent struggles: Unveiling the unspoken epidemic of domestic violence against infertile women in Egypt |
| title_full_unstemmed | Silent struggles: Unveiling the unspoken epidemic of domestic violence against infertile women in Egypt |
| title_short | Silent struggles: Unveiling the unspoken epidemic of domestic violence against infertile women in Egypt |
| title_sort | silent struggles unveiling the unspoken epidemic of domestic violence against infertile women in egypt |
| topic | Domestic violence Infertile women Associated factors |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214139124000088 |
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