Table 3:
Perception of Domestic Violence
| Variable | Frequency (%) (n = 365) | |
|---|---|---|
| Types of Domestic Violence | ||
| Verbal Abuse | 313 (85.8) | |
| Physical Abuse | 292 (80.0) | |
| Early and Forced Marriage | 125 (34.2) | |
| Sexual Abuse | 111 (30.4) | |
| Incest | 56 (15.3) | |
| Starvation | 10 (2.7) | |
| Justification for Domestic Violence | ||
| There is no justification for Domestic Violence | 288 (78.9) | |
| Reason for Domestic Violence | ||
| Leaving Home without Informing Spouse | 227 (62.19) | |
| Disrespect to Spouse | 231 (63.29) | |
| Disrespect to In-Laws | 223 (61.10) | |
| Lack of Adequate Care for the Children | 178 (48.76) | |
| Refusing Conjugal Relations with Spouse | 249 (68.22) | |
| Burnt/Bad food | 119 (32.60) | |
| Producing More Girl Children | 47 (12.88) | |
| Need to Report Case(s) of Domestic Violence | ||
| Is there Need to Report all Case(s) of Domestic Violence | 287 (78.63) | |
| Whom to Report Case(s) of Domestic Violence to | ||
| Parent/Guardian | 244 (66.85) | |
| Other Family Numbers | 220 (60.27) | |
| Friends | 217 (59.45) | |
| Police/Other law enforcement agents | 107 (29.32) | |