The association between emotional maturity and domestic violence among infertile women
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6150835 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Abdorrahim Afkhamzadeh (0000-0003-4496-2466, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences), Hassan Mahmoodi (0000-0002-1234-9037, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences), Khaled Rahmani (0000-0002-0860-8040, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences), Simin Mohammadi (Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences), Mandana Haghshenas (0000-0002-9090-5561, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences), Obeidollah Faraji (0000-0003-2415-3370, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 137-145 |
| Publication date | 2022-04-12 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2056-4902 • E-ISSN: 2056-4910 |
| Publisher | Emerald Publishing Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1108/ijhrh-09-2021-0173 |
| OpenAlex | W4223544957 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 20 |
Purpose The study aims to determine the relationship between emotional maturity and domestic violence in infertile women. Design/methodology/approach The cross-sectional study was conducted on 184 infertile women. Demographic questionnaire, Emotional Maturity Scale and domestic violence questionnaire were used to collect data. The Chi-square test and multivariate logistic regression were used to analyze the data. Findings More than 50% of the women in the study experienced domestic violence, and about the same percentage of them had unstable emotional maturity. The total score of domestic violence and its types were significantly related to the women’s emotional maturity ( P < 0.001). In multivariate analysis, the significant relationship was found between domestic violence with Spouse's education level (primary/secondary) [OR = 0.25 (0.09–0.66)] and emotional maturity (unstable) [OR = 3.59 (1.83–7.02)]. Social implications The overall prevalence of infertility in Iran was 7% in 2021. Furthermore, although infertility is a problem among couples, most of its social burden lies with women. In a number of developing countries, as well as in Iran, childbearing is perceived as a social value for married women. Therefore, infertile women are at risk for depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, dissatisfaction and reduced quality of life. Originality/value This study found that half of the surveyed women experienced domestic violence. Women’s emotional immaturity, as well as their spouses’ lower education level and type of occupation, were highly correlated with women’s experience of domestic violence. To help prevent domestic violence among couples, there should be couple training classes to improve women’s emotional maturity
Anxiety · Developmental psychology · Domestic violence · Environmental health · Infertility · Logistic regression · Maturity (psychological · Poison control · Pregnancy · Psychiatry · Spouse · Suicide prevention · Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy · Clinical Psychology · Demography · Family Dynamics and Relationships · Medicine · Psychology · Reproductive Health and Technologies
| Highly cited | No |
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