Domestic violence in Tunisia: which forms of physical violence?
R. Jbir, L. Aribi, I. Chaari, F. Guermazi, A. Samet, N. Bouattour, N. Messedi, J. Aloulou

TL;DR
This study examines the prevalence and types of physical domestic violence experienced by women in Tunisia, highlighting the urgent need for action.
Contribution
The study provides specific data on the forms and frequency of physical violence by husbands against wives in Tunisia.
Findings
95.1% of surveyed women experienced physical violence, with slaps and punches being the most common.
Violence often involved multiple forms simultaneously, indicating severe abuse patterns.
Most victims were married, had secondary education, and lived in urban areas.
Abstract
Domestic violence is a universal phenomenon that destroys the fabric of society and threatens the lives, health and prosperity of all. It can take different forms, including physical abuse. This is one of the most serious form of violence, as it can range from a simple shove to homicide. To determine the prevalence and describe the various forms of physical violence perpetrated by husbands against their wives. We contacted women who consulted at the psychiatric emergency of ‘Hedi Chaker hospital’,Sfax examined in the context of medical expertise on the period between May 2021 until January 2022. A questionnaire regarding the violence was asked to responders. It included a section for collecting socio-demographic and clinical data on the woman, and a section for assessing the various forms of domestic violence. 122 women were surveyed. The average age of victims was 35.66 years with…
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Taxonomy
TopicsMulticulturalism, Politics, Migration, Gender
