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@article{203522,
        author = {Dr. Tahmina Begum Laskar and Mrs. Pompita Paul},
        title = {Intimate Partner Violence and its Impact on Women’s Physical and Mental Health},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {10689-10698},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=203522},
        abstract = {We have entered into a new millennium, but from the starting of the civilization till date, the women have continued to be suppressed and ill-treated by the patriarchal society. She is oppressed, dependent, exploited and discriminated throughout her life. Now-a-days, women security is one of the biggest concerns. Though crime against women existed in past also but in last decade only, it has become a matter of discussion and concern. Violence against women is gender based and is basically committed because of the sole reason that they are female. There is a number of violence that is committed against women. Some are performed by individuals while remaining is accomplished by the society. Intimate Partner Violence (I.P.V.) is the most common form of violence against women in which the perpetrator is either her husband/an intimate male partner. I.P.V. takes place between two individuals in an intimate relationship. Couple may not be married, but may be cohabiting or dating. This violence may occur in/outside of the home. I.P.V. can take a number of forms. This I.P.V. is not only a human right issue but also an important public health problem. In intimate relationship, physical violence is accompanied by psychological abuse. A significant number of deaths among women are caused by partner violence.},
        keywords = {Discrimination, Intimate Partner, Judicial Reforms, Mental Health, Psychological Violence, Physical Health, Physical Violence, Sexual Violence, Women Empowerment},
        month = {May},
        }