ArticleWomen's health (London, England)
Burden of intimate partner violence, mental health issues, and help-seeking behaviors among women in Nepal.
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- Strengthening Nonspecialist Health Care Providers' Capacity to Address Mental Health in the Context of Domestic Violence in Nepal: Pre-Post Mixed Methods Training Evaluation.JMIR formative research · 2026Trial
- Intimate partner violence and the dual burden of anxiety and depression among women in Zambia: Spatial inequalities and implications for the sustainable development goals.Global mental health (Cambridge, England) · 2026Article
- Unseen intimate partner violence: regional differences in controlling behaviours.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Article
- Factors influencing help-seeking behaviour among young women with experience of intimate partner violence in Nigeria.BMC women's health · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundIntimate partner violence (IPV) is the most common form of violence, presenting a significant public health concern, especially for women and girls. Help-seeking can reduce future IPV and mitigate adverse health outcomes, including mental health issues.
objectivesThis study is the first national assessment on IPV, mental health consequences, and associated help-seeking behaviors in Nepal.
designA cross-sectional descriptive study.
methodsUsing secondary data from the 2022 Nepal Demographic and Health Survey, this study includes 5178 women aged 15-49 and employs multivariate regression analysis to explore the association between IPV and mental health problems, as well as factors influencing help-seeking behavior for both issues.
resultsAmong participants, 31.4% reported ever experiencing IPV, and most (29.4% of all women) in the past 12 months. Of those ever experiencing IPV, 72.0% had not sought help for IPV, and 92.2% of those who did, opted for informal support. A total of 27.6% (
conclusionThis nationwide study reveals a high prevalence of IPV and related mental health problems among women in Nepal and a low rate of help-seeking behavior, in particular to formal support structures. Stronger health system responses and empowering informal support are essential to improve referrals and raise awareness for violence survivors.
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