Intimate partner violence against women during the covid-19 pandemic in the czech republic

Abstract

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a burning social issue worldwide. Some authorities and organizations have pointed to an even greater increase in the incidence of IPV during the COVID-19 pandemic, mostly because of the restrictive social measures.

This study provides data about the incidence of IPV and its associated factors during the first and second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic.

Keywords

• intimate partner violence
• covid-19
• czech republic