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EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF (IPV) INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE ON
WOMEN'S HEALTH IN BARANGGAY CAMONING,

ASUNCION DAVAO DEL NORTE
RATIONALE
Intimate partner violence is a huge challenge worldwide that has
considerable implications for women's health and wellbeing, as well as the wellbeing
of families and communities that are affected by such violence and the underlying
inequitable gender norms. Even though the Sustainable Development Goals call for
the elimination of violence against women and girls by 2030, evidence from several
countries suggests that the burden of intimate partner violence has actually
increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Gebrewahd, Gebremeskel &Tadesse
2022)
Moreover, IPV is characterized by violent actions (physical, emotional,
psychological, and sexual, among others) against a person, perpetrated by his or her
former or current partner, regardless of cohabitation, and occurs in all cultures and
countries. IPV most frequently affects women . A report by WHO states that 15% to
71% of all women suffer from physical and/or sexual abuse from an intimate partner
at least once during their lifetime .These situations of continued violence, apart from
depriving the victim of his or her rights and freedom, result in a wide and severe
diversity of consequences: physical, psychological, sexual, reproductive, relational,
educational, professional, economic, and those regarding quality of life and dignity. In
the most critical cases, it could lead to temporary or permanent disability or even
death. This violence is also responsible for victims’ feelings of shame, fear, and even
guilt, which often explains the lack of disclosing cases and facilitates his or her
control by the aggressor, leading to a perception of isolation, helplessness, and
incapacity to react.
In global settings, IPV is a common phenomenon conflict in Afghanistan as
one of the countries with a high prevalence of IPV in women . Research indicates an
estimated 50% of lifetime IPV among Afghan women . IPV has been linked to a
range of adverse health outcomes such as poor mental health ,adverse pregnancy
and reproductive outcomes such as abortion, unintended pregnancy, and sexually
transmitted diseases. High gender inequality, a patriarchal society, ongoing internal
conflict, early marriage, poverty, and low literacy account for the high prevalence of
IPV toward women in most of the poor-resources countries.(Dadras, Nakayama &
kihara 2022)
In the Philippines, figures are consistent with a World Health Organization
report that says violence against women has increased during this year's pandemic
because couples are spending more time together at home, coronavirus has not only
taken away lives but has also unleashed abusive husbands to harm their wives with
acrimonious words and hurting hands Moreover, The Philippine Center for Women's
Resources reported that more than 16 million Filipino women were economically
insecure. The report also showed that poorer women were more vulnerable to abuse
because they could not defend themselves. And now that coronavirus is spreading
like the angel of death, many Filipino women have no choice but to stay at home and
face the reality of abuse or leave an abusive relationship that cripples the mind and
the soul. Stress has also been a big factor during the pandemic and is often brought
about by the loss of a job and health fears.(Caleja 2022)
The cases of (IPV) Intimate Partner Violence is relevant in our baranggay
those who live in the remote areas are reported to be the most prone about the said
case, that wives were the prominent victim of violence and abused which cause by
their partners.
In this case, it is essential to open up this study in order to analyze the impact
of violence on the health of women and to describe the feelings generated by

exposure to violence. Not only that, the more we carry out this study the more it
brings in building awareness and protection on women as this belongs to RA 9262
VAW, identify abusive behaviors and to take action to prevent harm to people that
may be cause including spouses. Thus, they will have a chance to restart and focus
on protecting themselves.
THEORETICAL LENS
Resource Theory is the theory that all social relationships are based on an
assumption of force or a threat of force. Resource theory needs to be addressed to
further the social change to end violence against women because the legislative
policies only address the physical violence women experienced but do not address
the emotional violence. Emotional violence is still not recognized as a criminal
offense or illegal. Further social change is needed to challenge emotional violence
against women as well. This is challenging many cultural standards. One example is
that words and emotional abuse are protected under freedom of speech. It is also
challenging the cultural stigma that women are emotional. In addition to addressing
emotional abuse, Resource Theory also needs to be considered in order to prevent
physical violence against women in vulnerable populations-the poor with fewer
resources. Despite the criminalization of violence against women, women within this
demographic are still being victimized by gender based violence. Further social
change is needed to create programs or legislation that specially targets assistance
of prevention and help to this population.(Kenny, Fotaki, & Scriver, 2019)
Social learning theorists suggest that violent ways of settling family conflicts
are often learned through observing parental and peer relationships during childhood
(Bandura, 1973; Mihalic & Elliott, 2005; Wareham et al., 2009). They propose that
victims and perpetrators ofIPV have either witnessed or experienced physical abuse
during childhood, resulting in their developing acceptance or tolerance of violence
within the family (Jin et al., 2007; Lewis & Fremouw, 2001; Vung & Krantz, 2009).
There are a number of studies reporting that witnessing or experiencing
abuse during childhood might be associated with future IPV perpetration or
victimization in adulthood (Berzenski & Yates, 2010; Parks, Kim, Day, Garza, &
Larkby, 2011; Shook, Gerrity, Jurich, & Segrist, 2000; Whitfield, Anda, Dube, & Felitti,
2003). It has been suggested that whether or not violence continues into adulthood
depends on the context and consequences associated with violence in peer and
dating relationships during youth (Daigneault, Hebert, & McDuff, 2009; Riggs,
Caulfield, & Street, 2000).
Feminist theory, often referred to as the Feminist Model, aims to understand
violent relationships through examining the sociocultural context in which these
relationships occur. Supporters of this theory often view gender inequality and
sexism within patriarchal societies as the main causes of IPV (Bell & Naugle, 2008).
In short, they argue that IPV is primarily a problem of mens violence against women
being caused by societal rules and patriarchal beliefs encouraging male dominance
and female subordination [1] (Abrar, Lovenduski, & Margetts, 2000; Bell & Naugle,
2008; Yllo, 1988). Proponents of the feminist theory suggest that men often use
different tactics, including physical violence, to exert control and dominance over
women and their families (Dobash & Dobash, 1978), and that women’s violent
behavior towards their male partners should be understood as self-defense,
retaliation, or pre-emption for male violence.
Research Questions
The study aims to answer the following questions pertaining to the Impact of IPV to
women affecting their health. The specific research questions are as follows;
1. What are the experiences of the women who become victims of IPV
exerted by their partners?

2. How do these women cope up with the challenges they have experienced
from their partners?
3. What are the insights of these women knowing that the violence cause
disturbance in their health?
References
Caleja, JP.( 2022) Domestic violence all the rage in the Philippine lockdown
https://www.ucanews.com/amp/domestic-violence-all-the-rage-in-philippine-
lockdown/89821
Dadras, Nakayama&Kihara(2020) Intimate Partner violence and unmet need for
family planning in Afghan women: the implication for policy and practice
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8881829/
Fotaki,K.&Seriver(2019) Theoretical Framework of Violence against Women
https://reproductive-health-journal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12978-020-
01002-
Gebrewand, Gebremeskela&Tadese(2020) Intimate Partner Violence against
reproductive age women during COVID-19 pandemic in northern Ethiopia 2020
https://reproductive-health-journal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12978-020-
01002-w
Goode, Allen & Straus Theories and Discourses about violence against women
https://edubirdie.com/examples/theories-and-discourses-about-violence-against-
women/

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EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF (IPV) INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE ON

WOMEN'S HEALTH IN BARANGGAY CAMONING,

increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Gebrewahd, Gebremeskel &Tadesse

Moreover, IPV is characterized by violent actions (physical, emotional,

diversity of consequences: physical, psychological, sexual, reproductive, relational,

control by the aggressor, leading to a perception of isolation, helplessness, and

and reproductive outcomes such as abortion, unintended pregnancy, and sexually

transmitted diseases. High gender inequality, a patriarchal society, ongoing internal

IPV toward women in most of the poor-resources countries.(Dadras, Nakayama &

In the Philippines, figures are consistent with a World Health Organization

about by the loss of a job and health fears.(Caleja 2022)

The cases of (IPV) Intimate Partner Violence is relevant in our baranggay

of violence on the health of women and to describe the feelings generated by

brings in building awareness and protection on women as this belongs to RA 9262

assumption of force or a threat of force. Resource theory needs to be addressed to

the emotional violence. Emotional violence is still not recognized as a criminal

offense or illegal. Further social change is needed to challenge emotional violence

emotional abuse, Resource Theory also needs to be considered in order to prevent

physical violence against women in vulnerable populations-the poor with fewer

change is needed to create programs or legislation that specially targets assistance

of prevention and help to this population.(Kenny, Fotaki, & Scriver, 2019)

during childhood, resulting in their developing acceptance or tolerance of violence

abuse during childhood might be associated with future IPV perpetration or

Caulfield, & Street, 2000).

Feminist theory, often referred to as the Feminist Model, aims to understand

violent relationships through examining the sociocultural context in which these

behavior towards their male partners should be understood as self-defense,

retaliation, or pre-emption for male violence.

exerted by their partners?

from their partners?

disturbance in their health?

Dadras, Nakayama&Kihara(2020) Intimate Partner violence and unmet need for

Fotaki,K.&Seriver(2019) Theoretical Framework of Violence against Women

Gebrewand, Gebremeskela&Tadese(2020) Intimate Partner Violence against

reproductive age women during COVID-19 pandemic in northern Ethiopia 2020

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