Abstract Domestic Violence is a phenomenon with grave consequences for individuals, families, and nations at large. Psychologically, abuses by an intimate partner can lead to suicidal thoughts and attempted suicide, posttraumatic stress disorder, insomnia, and anxiety disorders. The current study investigated domestic violence against men in Ghana due to the scanty scholarly attention given to the subject. The over-arching objective of the study is to understand the forms, causes of domestic violence against men, societal perceptions of men who experience domestic violence and the role of DOVVSU as a domestic support unit. The study used qualitative methodologies including focused group discussions and direct interviews to collect data on perceptions of domestic violence against men in Nima and East Legon. This was to allow respondents to provide in-depth interpretations of the subject under discussion. The study primarily revealed that domestic violence by men’s domestic partners is usually not physical. It hardly involves physical assaults. The violence against men typically takes the form of denial of sex, denying husband food and other forms of “disrespecting” husbands. It was apparent that failed expectations in marriage by wives also lead to domestic violence against men. The study recommends a public awareness campaign through the organization of educational programmes about the need to report all forms of domestic violence to DOVVSU. Also, the government needs to provide services such as counseling and shelters to ensure privacy in such conditions. Finally, the government should implement fully the DV Act 732, 2007 as soon as possible.
KWABENA, B (2021). Domestic Violence Against Men In Ghana: Perceptions And The Role Of The Domestic Violence And Victim Support Unit (Dovvsu). Afribary. Retrieved from https://track.afribary.com/works/domestic-violence-against-men-in-ghana-perceptions-and-the-role-of-the-domestic-violence-and-victim-support-unit-dovvsu
KWABENA, BENEWAA "Domestic Violence Against Men In Ghana: Perceptions And The Role Of The Domestic Violence And Victim Support Unit (Dovvsu)" Afribary. Afribary, 18 Apr. 2021, https://track.afribary.com/works/domestic-violence-against-men-in-ghana-perceptions-and-the-role-of-the-domestic-violence-and-victim-support-unit-dovvsu. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.
KWABENA, BENEWAA . "Domestic Violence Against Men In Ghana: Perceptions And The Role Of The Domestic Violence And Victim Support Unit (Dovvsu)". Afribary, Afribary, 18 Apr. 2021. Web. 27 Nov. 2024. < https://track.afribary.com/works/domestic-violence-against-men-in-ghana-perceptions-and-the-role-of-the-domestic-violence-and-victim-support-unit-dovvsu >.
KWABENA, BENEWAA . "Domestic Violence Against Men In Ghana: Perceptions And The Role Of The Domestic Violence And Victim Support Unit (Dovvsu)" Afribary (2021). Accessed November 27, 2024. https://track.afribary.com/works/domestic-violence-against-men-in-ghana-perceptions-and-the-role-of-the-domestic-violence-and-victim-support-unit-dovvsu