Domestic violence in rural Uganda: evidence from a community-based study

• Main Authors: Koenig Michael A. (Author), Lutalo Tom (Author), Zhao Feng (Author), Nalugoda Fred (Author), Wabwire-Mangen Fred (Author), Kiwanuka Noah (Author), Wagman Jennifer (Author), Serwadda David (Author), Wawer Maria (Author), Gray Ron (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The World Health Organization, 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Although domestic violence is an increasing public health concern in developing countries, evidence from representative, community-based studies is limited. In a survey of 5109 women of reproductive age in the Rakai District of Uganda, 30% of women had experienced physical threats or physical abuse...