ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE: To study the prevalence, patterns and risk factors of domestic violence during pregnancy, and to investigate victims' perception of its reasons and their reaction towards it. Patients and _METHODS:_ A descriptive cross sectional study was carried on 450 pregnant women attending the antenatal care clinic of Sohag University Hospital in the period from May to December 2008. Each ... إقراء المزيد

Domestic violence is a common public health problem that affects the health and well-being of women all over the world. Aim: this study aimed to assess the effects of domestic violence on women’s health in Sohage City through physical, emotional, controlling behaviour and sexual abuse. Assess risk factors that are expected to occur domestic violence against women in Sohage City. ... إقراء المزيد