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Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted from April to December 2024. A total of 379 females of reproductive age (15\u201349 years) were recruited using simple random sampling from secondary schools and Maternal and Child Health centers affiliated with the Ministry of Health. Data were collected using a structured interview questionnaire covering sociodemographic characteristics, violence exposure (physical, psychological, economic, and sexual), risk factors, causes, severity, perpetrators, and consequences. Results: The overall prevalence of domestic violence was 88%. Psychological violence was the most common form (78%), followed by physical violence (63%), and economic violence (43%). Insults were the predominant form of verbal abuse, while slapping and beating were the most common manifestations of physical violence. Husbands were identified as the primary perpetrators across all violence types. Major risk factors included cigarette use by the abuser (47%), alcohol and drug use (14%), and psychological problems (11%). The most frequently reported consequences were anxiety, fear, and depression (82%), followed by insomnia (55%) and seeking separation (49%). Conclusions: Domestic violence against women of reproductive age is highly prevalent in the study setting, with significant physical and psychological consequences. Comprehensive interventions, including awareness campaigns, legal enforcement, women empowerment programs, and healthcare provider training, are urgently needed to address this critical public health issue.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/nursrep16020060","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,2,11]],"date-time":"2026-02-11T17:45:36Z","timestamp":1770831936000},"page":"60","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Health Sequelae of Domestic Violence for Females During Reproductive Age: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study"],"prefix":"10.3390","volume":"16","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-2569-8196","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Randa Mohamed","family":"Abobaker","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"College of Nursing, University of Hafr Al-Batin, Hafr Al-Batin 39524, Saudi Arabia"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-1223-1426","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Fares Hameed D.","family":"Alshammari","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"College of Nursing, University of Hafr Al-Batin, Hafr Al-Batin 39524, Saudi Arabia"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0004-6814-7225","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Nabila Salem","family":"Mohamed","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt"},{"name":"Nursing Department, North Private College of Nursing, Arar 73222, Saudi Arabia"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0008-4051-7764","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Rania Ahmed","family":"Elbasiony","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Nursing Department, Mohammad Al-Mana College for Medical Sciences, Dammam 34222, Saudi Arabia"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0006-6582-6905","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Naima Mohammed","family":"Elsayed","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt"},{"name":"Nursing Department, North Private College of Nursing, Arar 73222, Saudi Arabia"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-7681-169X","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Amna Nagaty","family":"Aboelmagd","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Faculty of Nursing, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt"},{"name":"Nursing Department, Al-Ghad College for Applied Medical Sciences, Madinah 42351, Saudi Arabia"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-4266-4588","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Faisal Khalaf","family":"Alanazi","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"College of Nursing, Northern Border University, Arar 73222, Saudi Arabia"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-5065-9626","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Hammad Ali","family":"Fadlalmola","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"College of Nursing, Taibah University, Madinah 42353, Saudi Arabia"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-1533-9106","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Amal Hashem","family":"Mohamed","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Nursing Department, North Private College of Nursing, Arar 73222, Saudi Arabia"},{"name":"Faculty of Nursing, Minia University, Minia 61519, Egypt"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]}],"member":"1968","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2026,2,11]]},"reference":[{"key":"ref_1","unstructured":"World Health Organization (2024, March 25). 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