Original Research
Experiences of physical violence by women living with intimate partners
Submitted: 28 September 2010 | Published: 28 September 2010
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F.C. Madzimbalale, Limpopo College of Nursing (Thohoyandou Campus), South AfricaL.B. Khoza, School of Health Sciences, University of Venda, South Africa
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From the data collected all seven participants experienced some form of physical violence which resulted in permanent deformity. They experienced some form of battering such as kicking, stabbing, burning, fracturing, strangling and choking. Recommendations were made that health care providers are encouraged to implement screening for physical violence, to provide appropriate interventions if assault is identified and to provide appropriate education regarding, employment opportunities, legal literacy, and rights to inheritance. Human rights education and information regarding domestic violence should be provided to them because this is their absolute right (UNICEF, 2000:14).
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