Development of an economic skill building intervention to promote women's safety and child development in Karachi, Pakistan.
Violence against women is a global epidemic phenomenon that can result in major mental health problems. Not only are women affected but also the health and well-being of their children are in jeopardy. To prevent violence and promote women's safety, several strategies have been tested in various cultural contexts. This article describes the process of developing and validating an economic skill building intervention for women of an urban slum area of Karachi, Pakistan. The purpose of the intervention is to increase women's economic independence, promote women's safety, and improve the behavioral functioning of their children.
Hirani
Saima Shams
SS
The Aga Khan University, School of Nursing, P. O. Box 3500, Stadium Road, Karachi 74800 Pakistan. saima.hirani.n07@aku.edu
Karmaliani
Rozina
R
McFarlane
Judith
J
Asad
Nargis
N
Madhani
Farhana
F
Shehzad
Shireen
S
Ali
Nazbano Ahmed
NA
D002648:Child; D002657:Child Development; D017579:Domestic Violence / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D004467:Economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D004651:Employment / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D010154:Pakistan / Q000453:epidemiology; D012449:Safety; D012649:Self Concept; D012944:Social Support; D014933:Women's Rights