Alcohol consumption and domestic violence against women: a study with university students from mexico

Authors

  • José Manuel Herrera Paredes Universidad de Guanajuato; Facultad de Enfermería y Obstetricia de Celaya
  • Carla Aparecida Arena Ventura Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692010000700011

Keywords:

Violence, Women’s Rights, Alcoholism

Abstract

Domestic violence against women and alcohol consumption are considered public health problems. This descriptive study aimed at determining the occurrence of domestic violence against women enrolled in the Nursing and Midwifery Program at the University of Celaya, Mexico and its relation with alcohol consumption by their partners. A sample of 73 students was randomly selected. Data were collected using the CASIQUE-QUEJ TUN questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS. With respect to physical violence, results showed that 91.9% were not maltreated by their partners. Regarding alcohol consumption, 57.5% of the women interviewed and 67.1% of their partners drank alcohol, especially at social events. Results also showed that 41.1% of the subjects did not know about their rights in cases of domestic violence. Thus, there is a need for actions which increase womens awareness of their rights and the possibilities of legal support in cases of violence.

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Published

2010-06-01

Issue

Vol. 18 (2010): Número Especial

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Alcohol consumption and domestic violence against women: a study with university students from mexico . (2010). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 18(spe), 557-564. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692010000700011