Study pinpoints head trauma from intimate partner violence largely unrecognised

Jan 17, 2021

Washington [US], January 17 : A recent study has pinpointed on the scarce data, reports about concussions and head and neck injuries sustained due...

One in 3 women subjected to physical or sexual violence in their lifetime: WHO

Mar 09, 2021

Geneva [Switzerland], March 10 : One in three women worldwide face physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner or sexual violence from a...

Two out of five women in South Asia have experienced partner violence, says World Bank

Dec 15, 2020

Washington [US], December 15 : A staggering two out of five women in South Asia have experienced intimate partner violence. And COVID-19 has worsened...

Women who have experienced sexual violence more likely to develop high blood pressure, says study

Feb 22, 2022

Massachusetts [US], February 22 : According to the WHO, during their lifetime one in three women is subjected to physical or sexual violence by...

Alcohol, sexist attitudes combine to increase male violence towards women, finds study

Apr 29, 2021

Washington [US], April 29 : In a study of men in low- and middle-income countries, heavy drinking males were more likely to commit violence...

Adults in Canada report adverse childhood experiences,finds study

Mar 20, 2021

Ontario [Canada], March 20 : New research from McMaster University has found that roughly three in every five Canadian adults aged 45 to 85...