MOOD 27 | BARRIERS PREVENTING WOMEN FROM LEAVING ABUSIVE INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS

WHO (2016), defines “intimate partner violence as any behaviour by an intimate partner or ex-partner that causes physical, sexual or psychological harm, including physical aggression, sexual coercion, psychological abuse and controlling behaviours”.  Therefore, intimate partner violence is a serious social problem and has major consequences for both mental and physical health. Moreover, when a woman … Continue reading MOOD 27 | BARRIERS PREVENTING WOMEN FROM LEAVING ABUSIVE INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS