Emotional and economic intimate partner violence as key drivers of depression and suicidal ideation: A cross-sectional study among young women in informal settlements in South Africa

Andrew Gibbs, Kristin Dunkle, Rachel Jewkes, Andrew Gibbs, Kristin Dunkle, Rachel Jewkes

Abstract

NCT03022370. Registered 13 January 2017, retrospectively registered.

Conflict of interest statement

Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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