Domestic Violence: Views of Married Men and Factors Affecting Violence

Abstract

PurposeThe aim of this study was to investigate the views of married men regarding domestic violence and factors that facilitate this violence against women.DesignThis cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted on a sample of married men registered to a Family Health Center in Turkey.MethodsThis study included 1110 married men. Data were collected using the "Perception of Gender" scale, and a questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and multivariate logistic regression were used for data analysis.FindingsIt was found that the average score of men on the Perception of Gender Scale was 74.39 +/- 19.08. 57% of participants perpetrated violence on their wives, 66% were subjected to domestic violence during childhood and 57% witnessed domestic violence against women during childhood. The most significant factor affecting domestic violence against women was that the man witnessed domestic violence against women during childhood.ConclusionThis study demonstrated that married men commonly perpetrated violence on their wives, Witnessing domestic violence against women during childhood was the most significant factor affecting domestic violence against women.Clinical EvidenceThe study revealed that childhood witness to domestic violence against women was the most significant factor affecting participants' domestic violence against women.