Document Type : Original Article
Authors
- . Azimeh Karimyan
- . Abolghasem Pourreza
- . Roya Sadeghi
- . Shirin Shahbazi Sighaldeh 1
- . Mehdi Yaseri 2
1 Department of Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2 Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
BACKGROUND: In recent decades, the prevention of domestic violence against women (DVAW)
has been considered a priority for women’s health in many countries. Identifying factors related to
DVAW by their husbands or intimate partner can promise prevention and decrease in prevalence.
The objective of this study was to examine and compare associated factors of domestic violence
based on demographic characteristics and some life skills.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cross‑sectional study was conducted in Abadan, Iran. 640
couples completed questionnaires including demographic characteristics, communication skills,
anger management, and problem‑solving skill. In addition, women completed the questionnaire on
domestic violence. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (t‑test and one‑way analysis of
variance) and multiple linear regression.
RESULTS: Approximately 57% of the women in this study have been subjected to psychological
violence in their lifetime by their husbands. The result of multiple regression indicated that demographic
characteristics had a very small contribution to explaining domestic violence (R2 = 0.03) and only
the education level of women was identified as a key predictor of domestic violence. The result of
multiple regression based on life skills among couples demonstrated that communication skills and
anger management of couples were inversely and significantly associated with domestic violence
and these variables explained 51% of the variance in domestic violence.
CONCLUSIONS: Empowering couples with anger management and communication skills can play
an important role in decreasing domestic violence. Therefore, developing and planning educational
interventions by policymakers and health care providers seems necessary for couples.
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