Abstract
<p><strong>Background and Objective:</strong></p>
 <p>Domestic violence has been identified as a very serious problem that affects women and children at all levels of society, regardless of race, financial status, religion, and level of education. Domestic violence in Pakistan is a very sensitive issue keeping in mind the psychological, religious, and social aspects. The aim of the study was to assess the level of knowledge and perception about domestic violence amongst gynecologists working in the tertiary care teaching hospitals of Lahore city, Pakistan.</p>
 <p><strong>Methods:</strong></p>
 <p>It was a cross-sectional survey study carried out among the doctors working in the Gynecology departments in different tertiary care teaching hospitals of Lahore. A total of 154 doctors of the Gynecology departments participated in this study.</p>
 <p><strong>Results:</strong></p>
 <p>Most of the participants (53.4%) had suboptimal knowledge regarding the screening tools for domestic violence against the women reporting in Gyneacology clinics. A significant association was found between awareness regarding domestic violence and an agreement for introducing a formal training course (P&lt;0.05). &nbsp;</p>
 <p><strong>Conclusion:</strong></p>
 <p>The knowledge and perception of health care providers to screen the cases of domestic violence is the basic key to identify such victims. However, a proper training of the staff handling such patients needs to be implemented at Government level.</p>
Highlights
Domestic violence (DV) has been identified as a very serious problem that affects women and children at all levels of society, regardless of race, financial status, religion, and level of education
Lack of knowledge is a crucial barrier to actual screening for DV
The knowledge and perception of health care providers to screen the cases of DV is the basic key to identify such victims
Summary
Domestic violence (DV) has been identified as a very serious problem that affects women and children at all levels of society, regardless of race, financial status, religion, and level of education It is a widespread, deeply ingrained evil, which has a serious impact on women’s health and wellbeing.[1] This violence may cause physical, sexual, and emotional harm to the victim, which may contribute to other adversities in the family and society.[2]. The aim of the study was to assess the level of knowledge and perception about DV amongst gynecologists working in the tertiary care teaching hospitals of Lahore city, Pakistan
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
