EPIDEMIOLOGICAL REFERENCES OF THE MECHANICAL TRAUMA SECONDARY TO THE INTERPERSONAL AGGRESSION IN THE CONTEXT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Abstract:
The study proposes a synthetic epidemiological characterization of domestic violence in Sibiu
County, as part of the interpersonal violence. Material and Method: The study group is composed of 36
adult women who presented to the Forensic Medicine Service of Sibiu County for the establishment of
mechanical trauma produced by the domestic violence. The average age group is 38.9 years, average
education level is secondary school, residence environment without statistically significant differences,
the average income level in the study group is equal / below the minimum income per economy. Results:
Most victims (70%) experienced repeated episodes of violence, but do not state authorities (about 90%)
because of fear on the part of the aggressor and distrust of institutions. The entire study group
experienced more forms of abuse. In most cases, the abuser is represented (89%) by the current partner.
Episodes are triggered by alcohol consume and lack of tolerance (about 50%), but also by poverty, lack
of employment, housing overcrowding, couple relationship instability (about 33% each). Conclusions:
The study draws attention to domestic violence underreporting that opens the way for more frequent,
more severe and unpredictable acts of violence. Identifying the causes of domestic violence offers the
premises of targeted interventions in the area of civic education, accountability and public awareness on
the norms of democratic relations including private environment.
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