Factors associated with violence against women following the COVID-19 lockdown in France: Results from a prospective online survey.
William PeraudBruno QuintardAymery ConstantPublished in: PloS one (2021)
Women who experienced changes in anxiety/insomnia symptoms during the COVID-19 lockdown were at higher risk than others of being assaulted post lockdown, especially when they were already socially vulnerable. While social and psychological factors accounting for these changes warrant further investigation, communication and preventive measures during pandemics should include initiatives tailored to women more vulnerable to violence.
Keyphrases
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- coronavirus disease
- sars cov
- mental health
- sleep quality
- pregnancy outcomes
- breast cancer risk
- cervical cancer screening
- social media
- insulin resistance
- type diabetes
- health information
- physical activity
- respiratory syndrome coronavirus
- adipose tissue
- intimate partner violence
- patient reported