Multi-country Survey on Violence Against Women Among Women

Violence Against Women Clinical Trial

Official title:

Multi-country Survey on Violence Against Women Among Reproductive-aged Women

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Not yet recruiting

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT06353425
• Other study ID #: 0562/66
• Status: Not yet recruiting
• Start date: April 2024
• Est. completion date: March 2025

Study information

• Verified date: April 2024
• Source: Chulalongkorn University
• Contact: Unnop Jaisamrarn, MD,MHS
• Phone: 66-81-8123737
• Email: dr.unnop[@]yahoo.com
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Observational

Clinical Trial Summary

The goal of this observational study is to explore and learn about violence against women (VAW) among reproductive-aged women in Asia and Oceania countries. The main questions it aims to answer are: - pattern and prevalence of VAW among reproductive-aged women - knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) towards VAW among reproductive-aged women - the need of support services for VAW among reproductive-aged women Participants will be ever-partnered women aged 15-49 years. The definition of "ever-partnered women" included women who have current and former husbands; current and former cohabiting; or non-cohabiting male intimate partners.

Description:

Violence against women (VAW) is a global issue that threatens women's physical and emotional wellbeing, and impacts women worldwide, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, or nationality. This survey aims to investigate 1) the pattern and prevalence of VAW among reproductive-aged women; 2) the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) towards VAW among reproductive-aged women; and 3) the need of support services for VAW among reproductive-aged women. This multinational, hospital-based, cross-sectional study will be carried out in Asia and Oceania countries. We will select the Obstetrics and Gynecology Outpatient Department or Women Health Unit in each nation. Minimum of 400 female citizen in each country will be recruited if they are aged 15-49 years, ever-partnered women, and agree to finish the questionnaire. The questionnaire, developed in English with inputs from literature and experts, comprises four sections: 1) basic participant characteristics, 2) patterns and prevalence of violence, 3) knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards violence, and 4) the need for support services. A pilot study will validate and translate the questionnaire into the target languages, ensuring content relevance and sensitivity to the target culture through forward and backward translation processes. The reliability of the questionnaire will be assessed using Cronbach's alpha. Data collection involves preparatory steps such as developing a training manual for interviewers, addressing potential issues, and advertising the survey. Central investigators will monitor the data collection process, with data collected through self-administered questionnaires. The use of REDCap software aims to manage surveys efficiently and prevent multiple participations. A paper-based questionnaire could be used in some areas when necessary.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Not yet recruiting
• Enrollment: 2000
• Est. completion date: March 2025
• Est. primary completion date: March 2025
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: Female
• Age group: 15 Years to 49 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• ever-partnered women
• aged 15-49 years The definition of "ever-partnered women" included women who have current and former husbands; current and former cohabiting; or non-cohabiting male intimate partners.

Exclusion Criteria:

• declined to participate
• dropped out midway

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Violence Against Women

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
n/a

Sponsors (2)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Chulalongkorn University	Asia and Oceania Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	prevalence of violence against women	using questionnaire to explore the prevalence of various forms of violence against women	through study completion, an average of 1 year
Primary	KAP towards violence against women	using questionnaire to explore knowledge, attitude, and practice towards violence against women	through study completion, an average of 1 year
Secondary	need of support services for violence against women	using questionnaire to identify the need of support services for violence against women among reproductive-aged women	through study completion, an average of 1 year