Web resource:	http://www.cahrv.uni-osnabrueck.de/reddot/D_20_Comparative_reanalysis_of_prevalence_of_violence_pub.pdf
Type:	Report
Title:	Comparative reanalysis of prevalence of violence against women and health impact data in Europe : obstacles and possible solutions : testing a comparative approach on selected studies
Authors:	Reingardiene, Jolanta Piispa, Minna Westerstrand, Jenny Springer-Kremser, Marianne Penhale, Bridget May-Chahal, Corinne Brzank, Petra Hagemann-White, Carol Schrottle, Monika Martinez, Manuela Condon, Stephanie Jaspard, Maryse
Keywords:	Statistics;Refugee communities;Measurement
Year:	2006
Publisher:	Co-ordination Action on Human Rights Violation (CAHRV), Osnabrueck
Notes:	General Overview: Information from surveys in five European countries about the prevalence of violence against women and health impact were reanalysed in this report in order to compare the data and make policy recommendations. Objective: Comparison of violence prevalence data in different countries can help us to understand how and why prevalence rates vary, and contribute to improving the cultural, political and social response to violence. However, inconsistent survey methods have made comparisons difficult. In this paper, data from surveys conducted in Finland, France, Germany, Lithuania and Sweden are reanalysed to determine if the prevalence data can be compared. Findings: Generally, higher rates of violence against women were reported in Finland and Lithuania. France and Germany were in the middle range and rates were lower in Sweden. Shame and social attitudes to violence are likely to have affected the results. The paper also reanalysed data on ethnic minority women in Germany and France. It finds that women of Turkish origin in Germany experience higher rates and more severe violence than German women, and women of north African origin in France experience higher rates and more severe violence than French women. Data regarding the health consequences of domestic violence from the five European studies were analysed and the authors concluded that comparisons between the studies would be possible.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/19201
Physical description:	70 p.
Appears in Collections:	Reports

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