Table 5 Reproductive Health Needs of Domestic Violated Women scale (RHNVWS)

1

My husband observes his personal hygiene

2

My husband continues to have sex during my menstrual period against my will

3

My husband cooperates with me in preventing pregnancy

4

My husband does not allow me to visit a doctor for treatment and care

5

My husband meets the cost of my treatment

6

My husband cooperates with me in seeking treatment for sexually transmitted diseases

7

My husband accompanies me to visit a counselor

8

My husband has sexual relationships with other women

9

My husband helps me with pregnancy care

10

My husband cares about my needs during pregnancy

Very much

Much

Medium

Low

Very low

11

My husband takes responsibility for our married life

12

I agree with my husband on the number of children and the time of pregnancy

Second sector: self-care

Very much

Much

Medium

Low

Very low

13

I care about the danger signs in pregnancy

14

I care about proper nutrition during pregnancy

15

I am aware of the benefits of condoms in preventing sexually transmitted infections

16

I care about having regular and timely Pap smears (cervical cancer tests)

17

I care about suspicious sexual relationships of my spouse due to the importance of sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS, and hepatitis

18

I know the signs and symptoms of sexually transmitted infections

19

I am aware of the mode of transmission and methods of preventing HIV and AIDS

20

I care about my personal hygiene and health

21

I care about my nutrition

22

I know different aspects of violence against women

23

I am aware of my personal and marital rights

Always

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

24

During pregnancy, I pay attention to taking the necessary supplements (e.g., multivitamins and iron)

25

During pregnancy and after childbirth, I refer to health centers or offices to receive care

Third sector: support and health services

Always

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

26

Telephone counseling is readily available to me when I am being abused by my spouse

27

When I am subjected to violence, the health centers and offices pay attention to it

28

When I am abused, I can receive the health care I need

29

I have the opportunity to discuss my sexual problems with sexual counselors

30

I use counseling and psychological services

31

In health centers, enough attention is devoted to psychological problems

32

I receive sufficient family and social support

Fourth sector: sexual and marital relationships

Always

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

33

I can share my needs with my husband

34

I can build up an emotional relationship with my husband

35

I experience orgasm

36

My husband does not care about meeting my sexual needs

37

My husband makes fun of my sexual needs

Very much

Much

Medium

Low

Very low

38

I have the skills needed for a successful marriage

39

I am satisfied with my sexual relationship with my husband