Analysis of deaths due to gender-based violence: An autopsy-based cross-sectional study from Mumbai
The study emphasizes the need for improved investigation and classification of unnatural female deaths. Domestic violence emerged as the most common factor in these deaths, with intimate partners being primary perpetrators, with most incidents occurring within the home. It also stresses on enhanced protocols to accurately identify and address GBV-related fatalities.
Authors
- Hrishikesh Pathak
- Neil K. Chaudhary (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3495-0712)
- Amanpreet Kaur (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5036-6172)
- Aviejay Paul (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8047-3126)
Institutions
- Vital Strategies (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Postgraduate Medicine
- Published
- 2024-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/jpgm.jpgm_576_23
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.53