Table 2.
Characteristics of IPF (n = 319) in Italy, 2012-2014
| Characteristic | n | (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Killing method | ||
| Sharp object | 102 | 32 % |
| Firearm | 87 | 27.27 % |
| Asphyxiation | 52 | 16.30 % |
| Improper weapon | 28 | 8.78 % |
| Punch | 19 | 5.96 % |
| Other | 21 | 6.58 % |
| Unknown | 10 | 3.13 % |
| Location | ||
| Victim’s home | 209 | 65.51 % |
| Other public place | 52 | 16.30 % |
| Victim’s workplace | 18 | 5.64 % |
| Victim’s car | 16 | 5.02 % |
| Park | 6 | 1.88 % |
| Other | 8 | 2.50 % |
| Unknown | 10 | 3.2 % |
| Relationship with the perpetrator | ||
| Current intimate partner | 143 | 44.83 % |
| Former intimate partner | 54 | 16.93 % |
| Family member | 46 | 14.42 % |
| Friend | 15 | 4.70 % |
| Colleague | 13 | 4.08 % |
| Client of sex workers | 13 | 4.08 % |
| No relationship | 4 | 1.25 % |
| Unknown | 31 | 9.72 % |
| Circumstances | ||
| End of relationship | 66 | 20.69 % |
| Jealousy | 53 | 16.61 % |
| Quarrel | 27 | 8.46 % |
| Economic problems | 26 | 8.15 % |
| Men’s psychiatric disorder | 23 | 7.21 % |
| Woman’s illness | 17 | 5.33 % |
| History of violence | 11 | 3.45 % |
| Prostitutions | 10 | 3.13 % |
| Unrequited love | 5 | 1.57 % |
| Work-related quarrel | 3 | 0.94 % |
| Attempted sexual assault | 1 | 0.31 % |
| Other | 21 | 6.58 % |
| Unknown | 56 | 17.55 % |