Domestic violence against women--perspective from Pakistan.
OBJECTIVE
Domestic violence is an important public health concern. This study assessed the prevalence and type of domestic violence perpetrated by men on their wives.


METHODS
The study was conducted in a public sector hospital among men accompanying patients.


METHODS
A cross-sectional survey based on a sample of convenience was conducted by the author, using a pre-tested questionnaire with mostly close-ended questions.


RESULTS
All the respondents admitted to ever shouting or yelling at their wives, including while she was pregnant. Twenty-three (32.8%) respondents admitted to ever having slapped their wives and 54 (77.1%) admitted to ever engaging in a non-consensual sex with their wives.


CONCLUSIONS
Population based studies are required to assess the type, frequency, risk factors and sequel of wife abuse, so as to establish practice guidelines.
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D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003625:Data Collection; D003906:Developing Countries; D017579:Domestic Violence / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010154:Pakistan / Q000453:epidemiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D012307:Risk Factors; D012494:Sampling Studies; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*