Domestic Violence Crisis to Women’s Health Amid Covid-19 Pandemic: A Comparative Studies

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10.2991/978-2-494069-87-9_21How to use a DOI?

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Domestic Violence; Women’s Health; Covid-19; Malaysia; Indonesia; Australia; Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Domestic violence occurs to people of all ages in nearly every country, especially during stay home due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Women who experience domestic violence may experience short and long-term physical, emotional, and sexual health issues and a higher risk of developing various mental diseases. This paper aims to examine the existing legal framework for women's protection of their social rights against domestic violence and apparent forms of abuse towards the victims during the Covid-19 pandemic and its effects on women's health. The analysis is based on a qualitative and descriptive cross-sectional analysis of the governing statutes, reported cases, and data gathered from the administrative authorities. For the comparative analysis, the research provides the reference of the analysis in Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, and Saudi Arabia. The study submitted that domestic violence has serious health consequences for the victim and significantly impedes civilisation's growth. Apart from that, the current legal system is poor at handling delicate crime that needs special care. Therefore, to curb the issue of domestic violence, we need a society that values and respects women's rights and dignity. Apart from that, the policies that forbid domestic violence should be created in each country over the world and focus more on providing facilities and services such as shelters for victims.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Zulhazmi Yusof
AU  - Noraini Ismail
AU  - Rahmawati Mohd Yusoff
AU  - Alizah Ali
AU  - Wan Amir Azlan Wan Haniff
AU  - Siti Farrah Shahwir
PY  - 2022
DA  - 2022/12/26
TI  - Domestic Violence Crisis to Women’s Health Amid Covid-19 Pandemic: A Comparative Studies
BT  - Proceedings of the Annual International Conference on Social Science and Humanities (AICOSH 2022)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 169
EP  - 180
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-494069-87-9_21
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-494069-87-9_21
ID  - Yusof2022
ER  -