VIOLENCE AMONG EGYPTIANS: PREVALENCE, RISK FACTORS, AND MANAGEMENT

Authors

  • Nesrine A. Wadie Lecturer of psychiatric mental health nursing, Cairo University, Egypt

Abstract

Violence is the intentional use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, against oneself, another person, and against a group or community that either results in or has a high likelihood of resulting injury, death, psychological harm, developmental problems, or deprivation. Aim of the study: The present study aims to assess the prevalence of experienced violence among Egyptians. Design: A descriptive exploratory design was utilized in this study. Sample: Snowball sample of 1000 participants was recruited for the conduction of this study. Setting: The study was carried out at community settings. Tools: Socio-demographic data-sheet and violence assessment questionnaire were used for data collection. Results: Findings of this study indicated that, 63.1% experiencing violence, common types of violence were verbal and emotional. Conclusion: Ignorance and lack of civilization were the main risk factors of violence. Recommendation: National programs for violence management and prevention are recommended. 

Keywords:

Violence, Prevalence, Risk Factors, Risk Factors Management

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Published

03-04-2018

How to Cite

Nesrine A. Wadie. (2018). VIOLENCE AMONG EGYPTIANS: PREVALENCE, RISK FACTORS, AND MANAGEMENT. The Malaysian Journal of Nursing (MJN), 9(4), 106-113. Retrieved from https://ejournal.lucp.net/index.php/mjn/article/view/357

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