Both physical and sexual violence were higher among women who were cohabiting with a partner but not married.
Study reveals women cohabiting with their partners, reported higher levels of abuse compared to married women
The ‘fit-for-purpose’ national study outlined the prevalence of physical, sexual, emotional, and economic violence, and psychological abuse such as controlling behaviours.
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