Publications by authors named "Madhivanan Arulmozhi"
Background: Injectable contraceptives (IC) provide a highly effective, reversible method of preventing conception, yet discontinuation rates are high. Health workers play a crucial role in the successful implementation of family welfare services. Adding up the basket of choices without knowing the community's needs can lead to poor utilization of services.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHow to reduce Domestic Violence against married women? a mixed methods study from rural Tamil Nadu.
J Inj Violence Res
January 2022
Article Synopsis
- Despite existing laws, domestic violence (DV) remains a serious issue in India, with a survey revealing a prevalence of 49.5% among married women aged 18-45.
- The study utilized a mixed methods approach, combining quantitative surveys of 360 women and qualitative interviews with key informants to explore social determinants and solutions for DV.
- Major factors contributing to DV were identified as husbands' alcoholism and controlling behavior, leading experts to recommend interventions like deaddiction services and women's empowerment to combat these issues.