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Table 3 Psychological violence among married women in the reproductive age in Fagitalekoma woreda, Awi zone, North Western Ethiopia, March, 2011

From: Domestic violence and its predictors among married women in reproductive age in Fagitalekoma Woreda, Awi zone, Amhara regional state, North Western Ethiopia

Types of psychological violence

Frequency

Percent

Jealous or angry if she talk to other men

406

59.5%

Insisted knowing where the women at all time

388

56.9%

Insulted by their husband using abusive language

348

51.0%

Threatened by an object like stick, belt, gun or other weapon

160

23.5%

Create financial hardship or not trust her

139

20.4%

Frightened their husband by looking angrily at her

226

33.1%

Expressed suspicion or accuses him that he is unfaithful

140

20.5%

Ignored or shown in difference

127

18.6%

Deprived privilege in the family

89

13.0%

Denied by their husband on their basic personal needs

94

13.8%

Intentionally makes not involved on decision making

95

13.9%

Belittled or humiliated them in front of others

87

12.8%

Done things to scare or intimidate them purposely

185

27.1%

Restricted from going to their parent’s, relative or workshops

191

28.0%

  1. ** Multiple response were possible.