Risk Of Suicide among Women Survived Domestic Violence In Erbil Governorate

Abstract

Background and objectives: Domestic violence is a global issue leading to many medical and mental health consequences. A stable family relationship is mandatory for physical and mental health. The current study aimed at assessing the risk of suicide as a consequence of domestic violence among the survived women in Erbil governorate.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from 1st January 2018 to 31st December 2018. A sample of 105 women survived from domestic violence was recruited through a non-probability snowball sampling technique. Data were collected through direct interview with survivals using an adapted version of the ready-made questionnaire format of Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale. The questionnaire was used for interviewing the women about (socio-demographic, violence, and risk of suicide). The validity and reliability of the instrument was checked. Data were analyzed by using the frequency, percentage and fisher exact test from the Statistical Package for Social Science version 23.Results: The results of the study revealed that, the mean age of the study sample was 33.16 years old. 62.9% were married, and 63.8% were housewives. 33.3% of violence conducted was marital rape, in 26.2% of the cases; the violence was continuous throughout the past year. 76.2% of women wished for death and 57.1% thought of suicide. The suicidal risk was mostly linked to rape and sexual violence, were 100% of raped cases wished for death, and 62.5% of them had set a suicidal plan.Conclusion: Domestic violence has a direct relation to the risk of suicide among women survived domestic violence.