Is COVID-19 Exacerbate Domestic Violence

Abstract

Domestic violence is a public health concern and has adverse effects on the physical and mental health of women (Abramsky et al. 2011). Quarantine is very common during covid19 pendamic. Due to Quarantines and sudden financial challenges, families may feel crowded, frustrated, isolated from extended family and friends and their no longer participation in many enjoyable and relaxing activities have meant that people are at risk of abuse. Persons are left alone with abusive partners for prolonged and continuous periods. Domestic Violence during the current pandemic should not come as a shock or surprise to anyone. Research around the world over a period of time shows that domestic violence increases whether it's a war, natural disasters or other conflict situations. [Fisher 2010, Hines (2007) and Rao (2020]. The covid-19 pandemic has resulted in a global restructuring of the sources of support for people experiencing domestic violence. Quarantine conditions are also associated with alcohol abuse, depression, and post-traumatic stress symptoms [Brooks S.K. et al 2020].