Awareness About Resources And Support For Victims Of Domestic Violence And Extent Of Help-seeking Behavior Among Women Of Different Socioeconomic Strata In Chennai

Abstract

Objectives: To Assess Awareness About Resources And Help-seeking Behavior Among Women From Different Socioeconomic Strata In Chennai. Methods: A Cross-sectional Study Was Conducted From August To September 2022 Among 100 Married Women In Chennai, Using A Structured Questionnaire. Socioeconomic Status Was Assessed Using The Modified Kuppuswamy Scale. Associations Were Analyzed Using Chi-square Tests And T-tests; P<0.05 Was Considered Significant. Results: 19.61% Of Participants Experienced Some Form Of Domestic Violence (DV). Awareness Of Helplines And Support Groups Was Significantly Associated With DV Reporting. Women Who Had Experienced DV Were Slightly Older And Had Lower Education And Occupation Scores. Lower SES Was Not Significantly Associated With DV. Conclusion: A Considerable Proportion Of Women, Particularly In Lower Socioeconomic Groups, Are Unaware Of Existing Support Systems. Improving Outreach And Accessibility Of These Resources Is Crucial.

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