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About The Study: This study found that rates of help-seeking consultations for domestic violence increased during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan. This increase may be associated with a range of factors, including economic instability, increased exposure to exploitative relationships, and reduced support options.
Authors: Xerxes T. Seposo, Ph.D., M.P.H., of Hokkaido University in Sapporo, Japan, is the corresponding author.
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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.29421)
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