Shadow pandemic: domestic violence and child abuse during the covid-19 lockdown in India
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Date
2020-08
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Medip Academy
Abstract
For many women and children around the world, staying at home is no longer a safety aspect during the Covid-19 pandemic. There is a surge in the number of cases of inter-personal violence and child abuse during the lockdown. The stigma and socio-cultural norms create hesitance in subjecting the family and its intimate relationships to public scrutiny. Therefore, building awareness around domestic violence is vital.
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Child abuse, Covid-19, Domestic violence, Stigma
Citation
Ravichandran Prabhadevi, Shah Anuradha Kunal, Ravichandran Prabhu. Shadow pandemic: domestic violence and child abuse during the covid-19 lockdown in India. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. 2020 Aug; 8(8): 3118-3121