Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Domestic violence against women is universal phenomenon that persists in all countries of the world and a major contributor of ill health of women. The present study was conducted to assess cases of domestic violence and its determinants among females. Materials & Methods: 280 females were provided with asemi structured questionnairebased on the WHO multi‑country study on women’shealth and domestic violence against women. All subjects were asked to fill it. The response was recorded. Results: Age group 20-30 years had 80, 30-40 years had 130 and 40-50 years had 70 subjects. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Age difference between women and husband was 0-4 years in 100, 5-9 years in 125, >10 years in 55 couples. Choice of husband by self in 60, parents in 170 and relatives in 50. Dowry was asked and given in 85, asked and not given in 45, not asked but given in 110 and neither asked not given in 40. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Physical violence was seen in 150, emotional abuse in 60 and sexual abuse in 70 cases. The difference was significant (p< 0.05). Conclusion: There was high number of domestic violence among females. Most commonly physical violence was observed.