Toplumun Kanayan Yarası: Kadına Yönelik Aile İçi Şiddet Kavramı ve Yansımaları

The concept of domestic violence against woman is considered to be a serious and widespread public health problem. The main types are physical violence, sexual violence, emotional abuse and economic abuse. Unemployment, economic problems, jealousy, lack of confidence, alcohol consumption and etc. cause to domestic violence. When woman exposed to domestic violence, it reduces her general health status and quality of life. It is thought that developing awareness of domestic violence against woman, knowing the solution methods, being informed related her rights and increasing of social support are useful for solving the problem. In this article, it is given some information related with the concept of domestic violence against woman, its reasons, possible effects and solution methods