title: Guest editors' introduction.
authors.forename: Linda M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Williams
authors.forename: Victoria L
authors.initials: VL
authors.lastname: Banyard
authors.forename: Nada
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Aoudeh
mesh_terms: D018585:Battered Women; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D017579:Domestic Violence / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D014943:Global Health; D006801:Humans; D012945:Social Values; D013239:Stereotyped Behavior; D016387:Women's Health; D014933:Women's Rights / Q000592:standards