Socio-demographic factor evaluations of women who are serviced by women's shelters due to domestic violence: The example of thrace region

Domestic violence is a major problem affecting women in all societies and socio-economic groups. Domestic violence leads to physical and social problems in women. These problems include physical and mental problems such as disabilities, sexually transmitted HIV / AIDS diseases, suicide, drug-alcohol addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder. The general health status of women who have experienced violence deteriorates their quality of life declines and the rate of utilization of health care services is increasing. It is known that millions of women in the world are exposed to violence. However traditions, low status of women and lack of economic freedom, women's violence is mostly kept secret. In the study women in the female guests staying at the house, the frequency of exposure to domestic violence and socio-demographic characteristics determined was to investigate the relationship of these women social life. Women's guesthouses are one of the places where women who are exposed to violence are protected. In this study, women which staying in a women's guest house due to domestic violence were investigated in terms of socio-demographic factors. This study covers the findings of women living in women's guesthouses in three cities in Trakya region (Edirne, Kırklareli, Tekirdağ) with stories of domestic violence. As a result of the study, it was seen that the effect of variables such as education level, economic situation, duration of living together, and history of violence on women's exposure to violence became prominent. In addition, it has been found that exposure to violence causes psychological disorders at different levels and types. As a result of the findings of the study, solutions were obtained to reduce the symptoms caused by this victimization. It is thought that this study presents findings that may contribute to future research and intervention programs in terms of examining socio-demographic factors of women receiving services from the women's guesthouse due to domestic violence.