Sexual violence against women in Bangladesh during the COVID-19 pandemic

Sifat, Ridwan Islam

doi:10.1016/j.ajp.2020.102455

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“…A recent study of Sifat (2020a) cited that a Bangladeshi organization, named Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF), reported 4249 victims of domestic violence in Bangladesh during April 2020, and it's alarming that among these victims, 1672 (39.35%) experienced DV for the first time in their life ( MJF, 2020 ; Sifat, 2020a ). Moreover, 107 women in Bangladesh were murdered by their husbands or intimate partners, and total 397 women were died because of domestic violence and sexual violence from January to September ( Sifat, 2020a , 2020b ), which expressed the severity of violence against women in Bangladesh. Study of Hamadani et al.…”

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Prevalence and associated factors of intimate partner violence (IPV) against women in Bangladesh amid COVID-19 pandemic

Rayhan

Akter

2021

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Background Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a serious violation of women's human rights and a dominant chronic global public health problem. Although it is suspected that epidemic-induced economic downturns have fueled the IPV, enough empirical literature are not available to make a consensus. Against this backdrop, the present study has attempted to explore the prevalence and associated factors of IPV amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods The study has included Bangladesh as the study area and collected data from married women who lived with her intimate partner. Total of 605 women were reached and 84.30% (510) women, aged 16–45 with mean age 30.12 (±6.27) years, provided their consent and required information. The study has employed the translated version of WHO multi-country study tools to screen the IPV. Results This cross-sectional study has found the prevalence of IPV about 45.29%, where 44.12% are emotionally abused, 15.29% physically, 10.59% sexually, and 19.22% are abused either physically or sexually. The study has found that types of marriage, area of residence, women's employment status, husband's age and level of education, family income status, and pandemic induced economic downturns were the associated factors of intimate partner violence amid the pandemic. Limitations Self-reported cross-sectional study has some methodological limitations, and the present study is not free from them. Conclusions The study contributes to the existing literature by highlighting the associated factors of IPV amid the pandemic, which will help to make preventive policy.

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Prevalence and associated factors of intimate partner violence (IPV) against women in Bangladesh amid COVID-19 pandemic

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2021

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“…For instance the payment of high bride price which women often demand for during marriages makes women to be seen as objects paid for by men and can be treated with impunity ( Anitha et al., 2018 ). Research has also shown that the lock down occasioned by covid-19 pandemic provides conducive social environment for domestic violence ( Sifat, 2020a , Sifat, 2020b ; Mahdawi, 2020 ), In fact, in Bangladesh, and other 193 UN member nations, a United Nations population fund's study predicted a 20% increase in domestic violence during the lockdown due to covid-19, ( Sifat, 2020a , Sifat, 2020b ; United Nations Population Fund; Avenir Health, Johns Hopkins University; Victoria University (Australia) (2020) ). It is important to note that some of the victims of domestic violence are often discovered and protected by family, friends, kins men and women and health professional.…”

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“…The lockdown also locked out survivors, and those at risk of domestic violence from lifesaving resources in the hospitals. Also those with psycho-social challenges equally have limited access to their medications during lockdown ( Sifat, 2020a , Sifat, 2020b ). So for some victims of domestic violence, lock down and social distancing mean being trapped with their abuser ( Mahdawi.…”

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Perception of domestic violence among rural women in Kuje

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Domestic violence has become a global social problem affecting women and girls across different socio-demographics and culture. Often times a greater attention is paid to the experiences of urban women and girls to the detriment of their counter parts in rural areas who constituted major victims. The study explored the experiences, awareness and perception of domestic violence among rural women in Kuje, Nigeria. A total of 130 respondents were selected using stratified and simple random sampling technique. In-depth interview was conducted on 13 women and market leaders across Kuje. The findings revealed that 43.8% of the respondents fall within 30 years and above age bracket, 26.9% had non-formal education, 67.7% were Christians, while 56.2 % were married A total of 97.7% of the respondents were aware of domestic violence, while 43.8% linked domestic violence to early marriage. There is a significant relationship between level of education and perception of what constituted domestic violence among the respondents. Qualitative data revealed that culture and family affected expectations and treatment of women in rural Nigeria. The study concluded that domestic violence affects women and girl child negatively, and recommended that a more vigorous advocacy campaign against it should be intensified through mass media, family, community and religious leaders. Government should intensify efforts on free and compulsory education to empower the populace and reduce poverty among families.

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“…Moreover, gender violence has also increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Table 1 below summarizes some of the main disruptions occurred in Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (SRH) services due to the COVID-19 outbreak and its anticipated outcome and impact [ 22 – 31 ].…”

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Health management during COVID-19 pandemic—contribution of women health informaticians, medical physicists and veterinarians from Bangladesh and Malaysia during the world crisis

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This article aims to highlight some of the contributions from Bangladeshi and Malaysian women scientists in the fields of health informatics, medical physics and biomedical engineering, and veterinary science in combating the COVID-19 world crisis. The status of COVID-19 situations in Bangladesh and Malaysia in respect to global scenario, some relevant government policies, lessons learnt from previous pandemics, socio-economic impacts of COVID-19, the impact on healthcare system and health management approaches taken by individual/institutional research group led by women scientists during the COVID-19 pandemic have been discussed and demonstrated in this article. These promising activities and initiatives will eventually motivate other women in science and extend their roles from laboratory to society in more aspects.

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Sexual violence against women in Bangladesh during the COVID-19 pandemic

Cited by 26 publications

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Prevalence and associated factors of intimate partner violence (IPV) against women in Bangladesh amid COVID-19 pandemic

Prevalence and associated factors of intimate partner violence (IPV) against women in Bangladesh amid COVID-19 pandemic

Perception of domestic violence among rural women in Kuje

Health management during COVID-19 pandemic—contribution of women health informaticians, medical physicists and veterinarians from Bangladesh and Malaysia during the world crisis

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