title: Evalution of Femicide Cases Committed Between the Years 1996-2005 in Antalya.
abstract: Criminal death incidence of women varies between developed and developing countries, and it has become a common public problem in almost every country. We do not have any data about femicide cases published in Turkey until today. In our study, we tried to call attention to femicide cases. In our study, we evaluated 141 cases of female homicides with an interval of 10 years between January 1996 and May 2005, retrospectively. Data retrieved were statistically evaluated using chi-square test. Most of the cases were between 21 and 35 years of age. Spouse murders are usually witnessed during the process of divorce. Establishment of institutions which will ensure the security of women during this period is of paramount importance. If we protect women during divorce and separation proceedings, we can prevent femicide cases. We also think that laws may be strengthened for protecting women who are vulnerable at such times.
authors.forename: Akin
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Tütüncüler
authors.forename: Erdal
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ozer
authors.forename: Yaşar Mustafa
authors.initials: YM
authors.lastname: Karagöz
authors.forename: Fatma Yücel
authors.initials: FY
authors.lastname: Beyaztaş
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D018585:Battered Women / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D019548:Crime Victims / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D057237:Criminals / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D006708:Homicide / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D008393:Marriage / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D014421:Turkey / Q000453:epidemiology; D055815:Young Adult