Title of article :
Physical and psychological violence against infertile women
Author/Authors :
Moghadam، Zahra نويسنده Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Moghadam, Zahra , Ardabily، Hasan نويسنده Department of Health Education and Promotion, School of Public Health, Tehran University Ardabily, Hasan , Salsali، Mahvash نويسنده Professor, Department of Medical and Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , , Ramezanzadeh، Fatemeh نويسنده , , Nedjat، Saharnaz نويسنده ,
Issue Information :
فصلنامه با شماره پیاپی 0 سال 2010
Pages :
3
From page :
65
To page :
67
Abstract :

Objective: To investigate the prevalence of physical and psychological violence against women with female factor infertility.
Materials and methods: A total of 400 women with primary infertility attending the Vali-e-asr Reproductive Health Research Center in Tehran, Iran, were interviewed using the conflict tactics Scales (CTS2) questionnaire to investigate their experiences of physical and psychological violence.
Results: The prevalence of psychological violence was 135 (33.8%), followed by physical 56 (14%). All women reported their husbands to be the perpetrators.
Conclusion: Clinicians should identify the abused women and provide them with medical care and supportive counseling.

Journal title :
Journal of Family and Reproductive Health
Serial Year :
2010
Journal title :
Journal of Family and Reproductive Health
Record number :
2394180
Link To Document :
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