Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Domestic violence and mental health: correlates and conundrums within and across cultures
Other Titles:	Social science & medicine
Authors:	Herbert, Barbara Fischbach, Ruth L
Keywords:	Drug and alcohol misuse;Mental health;Cross-cultural
Categories:	People with mental health and/or drug and alcohol issues
Year:	1997
Publisher:	Pergamon Press
Citation:	45 (8), 1997
Notes:	Reviews international data from low income countries (in South America, Africa, India, Papua New Guinea) to reveal the incidence and nature of gender based violence in developing countries. Considers the meaning of violence in various cultures, and the difficulties in defining ‘domestic violence’. Uses a cross cultural perspective to explore 3 practices used in certain cultures to justify violence against women. These are marital rape, dowry death and exposure to STD’s/HIV. Strategies needed to fight gender based violence are outlined, relying on collaboration, sustainability and cultural integration. Discusses the damage to women’s physical and psychological health including PTSD, depression, substance abuse and injuries. Places the issue of gender based violence in the context of human rights, requiring a social and legal response, backed by culturally sensitive research.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/14339
ISSN:	0277-9536
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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