Research Article

Domestic Violence among Pregnant Mothers in Northwest Ethiopia: Prevalence and Associated Factors

Table 3

Frequencies of domestic violence toward each item of WHO tools in Gondar town, 2015 .

Violence itemsFrequencyPercent

Psychological violence10324.5
Insulted/made feel bad about self8520.3
Belittled or humiliated in front of other people266.2
Scared or intimidated on purpose7618.2
Threatened when asking friends/family153.6
Physical violence348.1
Slapped you or thrown something at you that could hurt you?317.7
Pushed you or shoved or pulled your hair?112.6
Hit you with his fist or with something else that could hurt you?153.6
Kicked or dragged you or beat you20.5
Choked or burnt you on purpose?10.2
Threatened to use or actually used a gun, knife, or any other weapon against you?20.5
Sexual violence102.4
Physically forced you to have sexual intercourse51.2
Having unwanted sexual intercourse because of fear from the partner71.7
Forced you to do something sexual that is degrading or humiliating10.2
Overall violence10625.4