The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted various aspects of people’s lives, including the issue of intimate partner violence (IPV). A recent study reveals that the prevalence of IPV during the pandemic is largely influenced by the method used for data collection. Face-to-face interviews reported higher rates of intimate partner abuse compared to online surveys, highlighting a crucial difference in how IPV is measured. These findings align with global pre-pandemic estimates of intimate partner violence, underscoring the importance of using standardised measurement tools. Such tools are essential for ensuring consistent and reliable comparisons across different studies and regions.
Intimate partner violence during COVID-19: systematic review and meta-analysis according to methodological choices. BMC Public Health 2024; 24(313).