Background Violence against women has particular importance for women's health and
wellbeing in the Arab world, where women face persistent barriers to social, political and …

Background An estimated 30% of women worldwide experience intimate partner violence
(IPV) during their lifetime. Exposure to IPV is associated with poor health outcomes and the …

The Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) is witnessing an increase in chronic disorders,
including mental illness. With ongoing unrest, this is expected to rise. This is the first study to …

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To synthesize data about the prevalence of sexual violence (SV)
among refugees around the world. METHODS A systematic review was conducted from the …

Feminist research on gender, violence and abuse has been an area of academic study
since the late 1970s, and has increased exponentially over this time on a global scale …

In Jordan, women experience considerable levels of different types of violence. The
emerging data from different countries indicate that intimate partner violence (IPV) has …

This review aims to contribute to the understanding of violence against women and girls in
conflict-affected and fragile settings through a systematic review and meta-analysis to …

Some groups of women are more vulnerable to intimate partner violence (IPV) due to
particular risks and/or experiences: women with disabilities, elderly women, and immigrant …

Purpose This article presents a systematic review of the prevalence of violence against
adolescents in the 22 countries of the Arab League. Methods Data on physical and …

This systematic review provides an overview of existing research on risk and protective
factors associated with violence against women and girls (VAWG) in conflict and natural …