Domestic Violence and Its Psychological Impact on Women in Urban and Rural Areas
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The problem of domestic violence continues with global breadth because it deeply damages the mental health of women. The research investigates mental wellness effects resulting from domestic violence which affect women who live within both urban and rural regions of Pakistan. Surveys and interviews were utilized throughout a combined methodology to study the distribution patterns while examining various forms of violence that affect mental well-being of women between 18–50 years old. Data reveals sizeable variations in the frequency and reporting behaviors as well as mental health consequences between metropolitan and country dwelling women.
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