Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences
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Introduction: The wide-ranging dimensions of the COVID-19 disease in the world and in Iran have brought about different consequences, which, unfortunately, in many cases, were negative. Types of violence, spousal abuse, child abuse, and family disputes are among the many problems that families experience, and each can disrupt the foundation of this critical social center. This study aimed to examine the social consequences of Covid-19 on the level of tendency towards violence in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province (Iran).
Materials and methods: The present study is a cross-sectional and descriptive-analytical study. The statistical population included all individuals residing and covered by Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province (Iran) health centers in 2020-2021. Based on the sample size formula for the community average, 430 people were selected for the study sample size. The data collection tool included a researcher-made questionnaire with 35 questions and seven scales. The obtained data were analyzed using t-test and ANOVA and analyzed using SPSS V.22 software.
Results: The ANOVA test revealed a strong link between the verbal violence factor and both education (P=0.007) and income (P<0.001). There was also a strong link between the physical and sexual violence factor and both education (P=0.021) and income (P<0.001), as well as a link between the addiction factor and both education (P=0.02) and income (P=0.002). There was also a link between child abuse and income (P=0.005) and between running away from home and income (P=0.001).
Conclusion: The results of this study showed that there was a significant difference in spousal abuse, child abuse, and domestic violence before and after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding these social consequences in communities provides useful assistance for health planning and modifying inappropriate life patterns.
Keywords: Social Consequences, Covid 19, Family Problems, Violence
Type of Study:
Research |
Subject:
Clinical Psychology Received: 2023/10/23 | Accepted: 2024/01/14 | Published: 2025/01/22