Reciprocate and nonreciprocate spousal violence: A cross-sectional study in Haryana, India.

Background: Prevention of intimate partner violence is an important public health goal owing to its negative psychological and physical health consequence.

Objectives: Estimate the prevalence of reciprocate and nonreciprocate violence, severity of injuries, and related risk factors.

Materials And Methods: The present study was a community-based cross-sectional study using multistage random sampling in which a total of 880 currently married women in the age group 15-49 years were interviewed using modified conflict tactics scale.