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Prevalence and Correlates of Violence against Women in Nepal: Findings from Nepal Demographic Health Survey, 2011
International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai, India
International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai, India
- 1 International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai, India
- 2 International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai, India
Advances in Applied Sociology·Volume 05 (2015)·Pages 119–128·Published 31 March 2015·DOI10.4236/aasoci.2015.54011
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Abstract
Using data from a nationally representative sample of 3224 ever-married women interviewed as part of Nepal Demographic Health Survey—2011, this paper examined the prevalence and correlates of violence against women in Nepal. Results showed that one out of every two ever-married women aged 15 - 49 of the country experienced violence of any kind in their life. Odds of experiencing violence are higher among women of rural areas, women having low economic and educational status, and separated/divorced women. Having more children and alcohol consuming husbands also increase women’s chance of being victimised of violence in Nepal.
KeywordsViolence against WomenNepal Demographic Health Survey (NDHS)Ever-Married WomenNepal
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