Table 1.

The controlling behaviour scale.

	Items	n	%
1	Tries to keep her from seeing her friends
	No	828	93.8
	Yes	55	6.2
2	Tries to restrict contact with her family of birth
	No	855	96.8
	Yes	28	3.2
3	Insists on knowing where she is at all times
	No	840	96.5
	Yes	31	3.5
4	Gets angry if she speaks to another man
	No	812	92.0
	Yes	71	8.0
5	Is often suspicious that she is unfaithful
	No	842	95.4
	Yes	41	4.6
6	Expects her to ask his permission before seeking health care for herself
	No	861	97.5
	Yes	22	2.5
	Composite variable scores, controlling behaviour
	No controlling behaviour (0 points)	769	87.1
	Controlling behaviour (1–6 points)	114	12.9
	Controlling behaviour scores (0–6)
	0 point	769	87.1
	1 point	51	5.8
	2 points	28	3.2
	3 points	18	2.0
	4 points	4	0.5
	5 points	7	0.8
	6 points	6	0.7
	Total	883	100%