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Pooled analysis of baseline data from 8549 adult women participating in seven IPV prevention studies in five countries across Africa and Asia that used collaborative, comparative measurement strategies to assess both disability and IPV.

The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics has conducted the second round of the VAW survey in 2015. The main objective of the survey is to generate official statistics on the prevalence of different forms of violence against women.

National Institute of Population Research and Training (NIPORT) Dhaka, Bangladesh

The Nauru Family Health and Support Study aimed at obtaining reliable information on violence against women (VAW), its characteristics, and consequences. Although the study initially sought to collect a nationally representative sample of women aged 15-64, due to a low response rate, its findings are derived from a reduced sample of eligible women in a small group of districts. The findings of this exploratory study, however, provide a preliminary understanding around VAW in the country and...

An international survey program that is the largest source of statistically sound and internationally comparable data on women and children worldwide. The Tonga MICS collected data on health, nutrition, child protection, education, water, sanitation and hygiene as well as domestic violence amongst other topics.

This population-based study provides a reliable benchmark of the prevalence and incidence of violence against women in Vanuatu, and on attitudes to violence including: health and other effects of VAW and children; risk and protective factors in the family and the community; coping strategies; and the implications for prevention and support services.

The aim of the study was to establish the association between the experience of maternal and/or paternal emotional or physical abuse and current severe physical partner violence perpetration or victimization among a cohort of Pacific women.

Objective: A trend analysis of associations with induced abortion. Methods: Secondary analysis of the Australian Longitudinal Study of Women's Health (N=9042). Conclusions: Abortion remains strongly associated with factors affecting women's control over reproductive health such as partner violence and illicit drug use.

This brief highlights research aimed at filling substantial gaps in understanding of violence against women and girls (VAWG) in humanitarian settings, including whether or not there is a correlation between increased national conflict and VAWG.

Guidelines for evidence-based media reporting on violence against women and their children. Australian National reporting guidelines available. Victorian (state of Australia) reporting guidelines also available.

The 2016-18 PNG DHS final report provides information on basic indicators of fertility, fertility preferences, family planning practices, childhood mortality, maternal and child health, knowledge and awareness of HIV/AIDS, domestic violence, and other related health issues.

The primary objective of the survey was to provide up-to-date information for policy-makers, planners, researchers and program managers to use in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of population and health programs in the country. The survey was intended to provide key estimates of the demographics and health of the country. In addition, the content of the survey was expanded to include questions on disability and gender-related violence.

Provides a guide on how to ethically approach reporting GBV during the Syrian Crisis (may provide insight into how to report in other crises)