women and health

PUBLIC HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEM'S RESPONSE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN INDIA HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS' PERSPECTIVE

Amidst all the forms of Gender Based Violence (GBV), Domestic Violence (DV) is a universal phenomenon that differs in its scope from one society to the other. It is not only detrimental to women’s overall health including their survival but can also become a risk factor for their ill health. There exists a natural tie between the domestic violence and health care. Profound impact of violence on a large number of women’s health and on their health care seeking behaviour makes it pertinent for the health care delivery system to recognize and respond to it.