Over forty percent of women in Estonia have reported experiencing violence.

Over forty percent of women in Estonia have reported experiencing violence.

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The latest findings from the comprehensive relationship survey conducted by Statistics Estonia have unveiled startling insights on the extent of intimate partner violence, especially against women, in Estonia.

Shockingly, 41% of women in Estonia have experienced some form of intimate partner violence in their lifetime. The survey reveals that psychologically, women are the most vulnerable, with 39% having endured emotional abuse of some sort. Physical violence, including threats, afflicts 13% of women, while 9% experience sexual violence.

Interestingly, the survey indicates that younger women aged 18-29 are more prone to experiencing violence compared to their older counterparts, aged 65-74, who encounter it less frequently.

Jana Bruns, a project manager at Statistics Estonia, breaks down several pervasive issues that women face in their relationships. Nearly a third (29%) of women have felt belittled, degraded, or insulted by their partners, while 23% have experienced their partner's irrational jealously or unfounded accusations of infidelity. A considerable 19% have endured intimidating behavior, such as a partner shouting or damaging property.

A slightly smaller percentage (16%) of women have reported that their partner has restricted their social interactions, limited their hobbies, or monitored their movements. Physical violence is less common but still alarming, as 16% of women have been pushed, shoved, or had their hair pulled, leaving 13% with injuries resulting from objects being thrown or being hit. Thirteen percent have been confronted with threats of harm.

Sadly, the number of women who suffer violence once often becomes a recurring nightmare, with repeated instances of abuse being more common.

Alcohol plays a significant role in the dynamics of relationships. Almost half of the violent episodes (44%) occur when the perpetrator has been drinking. Women with lower education levels are more at risk, with 48% of those with basic education experiencing violent relationships, compared to 38% of those with higher education. Those who are unemployed also have a higher prevalence of intimate partner violence (52%) compared to those who are employed (42%).

More than half (56%) of women who have encountered intimate partner violence in the past five years have reported it to someone.

The study also sheds light on the 32% of men (one-third) in Estonia who have experienced intimate partner violence in their lifetime. Domestic and partner violence, encompassing any form of psychological, physical, sexual, or economic violence, can happen to anyone irrespective of gender, age, ethnicity, race, or sexual orientation.

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1. The findings from the relationship survey in Estonia highlight the prevalence of life-altering issues like intimate partner violence.
2. Shockingly, one out of every two women in Estonia has suffered some form of partner violence in their lifetime.
3. Emotional abuse is the most prevalent form of violence against women, affecting 39% of them.
4. Physical violence, including threats and property damage, affects 13% of women in Estonia.
5. Sexual violence is experienced by 9% of women in Estonia, according to the survey results.
6. Younger women aged 18-29 are more vulnerable to partner violence compared to older women, aged 65-74.
7. Jana Bruns, a project manager at Statistics Estonia, explains that women often feel belittled, degraded, or insulted by their partners.
8. Over a quarter (23%) of women have experienced their partner's irrational jealousy or unfounded accusations of infidelity.
9. Intimidating behavior, such as shouting or damaging property, is experienced by 19% of women.
10. social interactions, hobbies, and movements are restricted for 16% of women by their partners.
11. Physical violence, such as pushing, shoving, or having hair pulled, happens to 16% of women, with 13% suffering injuries.
12. Thirteen percent of women have faced threats of harm in their relationships.
13. Unfortunately, the survey shows that the number of women who experience violence once often leads to repeated instances of abuse.
14. Alcohol is a significant factor in relationship violence, with 44% of violent episodes occurring when the perpetrator has been drinking.
15. Women with lower education levels and those who are unemployed are more at risk of partner violence.
16. More than half (56%) of women who have encountered intimate partner violence in the past five years have reported it to someone.
17. The survey also indicates that 32% of men in Estonia have experienced intimate partner violence in their lifetime.
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