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Table 3 Operational definitions of physical intimate partner violence (IPV) in this analysis

From: Correlates of co-occurring physical child punishment and physical intimate partner violence in Colombia, Mexico and Peru

Survey

Acts of physical IPV included in the operational definition

 

Her current husband or partner (ever or in the past year):

Colombia

shoved or shook her; hit her with his hand; hit her with an object; kicked or dragged her; threatened her or attacked her with a knife, firearm, or other weapon; tried to strangle or burn her

Mexico

shoved her or pulled her hair; slapped or smacked her; tied her up; kicked her; threw an object at her; hit her with a fist or object; tried to choke or strangle her; threatened her with a knife or firearm or with burning; attacked her with a knife or razor; or shot her with a firearm

Peru

shoved, shook or threw something at her; slapped her or twisted her arm; hit her with his fist or something that could hurt her; kicked or dragged her; tried to strangle or burn her; attacked or threatened her with a knife, firearm, or other weapon