Table 1 Studies characteristics
Methodological Characteristics | n (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Assessing violence against women (VAW) | 51 (49.5) | |
Assessing violence against men (VAM) | 3 (2.9) | |
Assessing violence against women and men (VAW&M) | 49 (47.6) | |
Sample size (mean, standard deviation) | 1934927 (18939980) | |
Median sample size of studies on VAW | 544 | |
Median sample size of studies on VAM | 86 | |
Type of sample | General population/community | 24 (23.3) |
Convenience | 56 (54.4) | |
Clinical | 18 (17.4) | |
Other | 5 (4.9) | |
Assessment method | Standardized instrument | 55 (53.4) |
Specific created questions | 34 (33.0) | |
Other | 14 (13.6) | |
Method of administration | Online questionnaire | 61 (59.3) |
Face-to-face interviews | 16 (15.5) | |
Telephone | 11 (10.7) | |
Other | 15 (14.6) | |