Multi-country Survey on Violence Against Women Among Women

Chulalongkorn University

Status

Not yet enrolling

Conditions

Violence Against Women

Study type

Observational

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT06353425

0562/66

Details and patient eligibility

About

The goal of this observational study is to explore and learn about violence against women (VAW) among reproductive-aged women in Asia and Oceania countries. The main questions it aims to answer are:

pattern and prevalence of VAW among reproductive-aged women
knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) towards VAW among reproductive-aged women
the need of support services for VAW among reproductive-aged women

Participants will be ever-partnered women aged 15-49 years. The definition of "ever-partnered women" included women who have current and former husbands; current and former cohabiting; or non-cohabiting male intimate partners.

Full description

Violence against women (VAW) is a global issue that threatens women's physical and emotional wellbeing, and impacts women worldwide, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, or nationality. This survey aims to investigate 1) the pattern and prevalence of VAW among reproductive-aged women; 2) the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) towards VAW among reproductive-aged women; and 3) the need of support services for VAW among reproductive-aged women.

This multinational, hospital-based, cross-sectional study will be carried out in Asia and Oceania countries. We will select the Obstetrics and Gynecology Outpatient Department or Women Health Unit in each nation. Minimum of 400 female citizen in each country will be recruited if they are aged 15-49 years, ever-partnered women, and agree to finish the questionnaire.

The questionnaire, developed in English with inputs from literature and experts, comprises four sections: 1) basic participant characteristics, 2) patterns and prevalence of violence, 3) knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards violence, and 4) the need for support services. A pilot study will validate and translate the questionnaire into the target languages, ensuring content relevance and sensitivity to the target culture through forward and backward translation processes. The reliability of the questionnaire will be assessed using Cronbach's alpha.

Data collection involves preparatory steps such as developing a training manual for interviewers, addressing potential issues, and advertising the survey. Central investigators will monitor the data collection process, with data collected through self-administered questionnaires. The use of REDCap software aims to manage surveys efficiently and prevent multiple participations. A paper-based questionnaire could be used in some areas when necessary.

Enrollment

2,000 estimated patients

Sex

Female

Ages

15 to 49 years old

Volunteers

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

ever-partnered women
aged 15-49 years

The definition of "ever-partnered women" included women who have current and former husbands; current and former cohabiting; or non-cohabiting male intimate partners.

Exclusion criteria