MySuru: A Mysuru woman who faced emotional abuse in her marriage had a speech problem.
In Dharwad, activists find men’s examples persecute their wife after becoming unemployed or struggling with alcohol withdrawal.
These are among many cases of domestic violence and emotional torture that have occurred during the pandemic.
Before the outbreak, one in three women experienced physical or sexual violence, mostly by intimate partners, according to the UN women.
The Covid-19 crisis worsens this quiet specter in many parts of the world.
Fear and fears of infection make searching searches, both from the authority or informal support system, it is difficult for victims, who must survive in hostile space.
Activist Isabella Xavier said that women from the more economically weaker parts were very vulnerable.
“The government managed by the government has seen cases in this segment.
The man who loses their jobs harasses their wives, often to get money for alcohol,” he said, adding that such behavior has a knock-on effect on children.
Santwana Kendras at the Taluk Level in Dharwad is used to get 12 to 15 cases of women in trouble per month before Covid.
They see 18 cases now.
Isabella, the founder of the Dharwad NGO Sadhana, who works for the welfare of women and children, believes the problem of drinking has aggravated this problem.
Psychiatrist Dr.
PV Bhandar, who is the director of the Memorial Hospital Dr.
Biga in Udupi, said that cases of domestic abuse and alcohol dependence have risen.
“During the locking last year, people who depend on alcohol went into Delirium.
And the decision to reopen the liquor store is a two-edged sword.
Some people might start consuming alcohol in the morning instead of drinking at night and sleeping,” said Dr.
Biga.
Dr.
Raveesh BN, Head of the Department of Psychiatry at the MySore Medical College & Research Institute, found a woman who almost lost her voice after psychological abuse.
“He developed regressive behavior and dissociative disorders, which resulted in sound loss,” he explained.
BN Nandini, additional SP Hassan SP, said that family disputes, financial problems and cities that move because Covid has raised the level of stress, which causes more conflict and violence.
Roopa Hassan activist said that cases of domestic violence have increased by 10 to 15 percent after Covid.
According to Dr.
Ramela Shekhar, a mental health professional in Mangaluru, in many families, women are constantly asked to meet the needs of each member.
“Women experience more stress than before,” he said.