Assessing the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of those who Use Family Protection Units in Jordan to Preserve the Rights of Battered Women

Abstract

Family protection units (FPUs) in Jordan were established to cope with the increasing cases of domestic violence, mainly in family context. The objective of the present study is to explore the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice of participants towards the use of FPUs. A cross sectional study was conducted to achieve the objectives of the study. The number of 117 participants responded to this study. A study questionnaire consisted of 4 sections: demographic section, knowledge section, attitude section, and practice section. Results showed that the participants had high levels of knowledge (4.09±0.32) and attitude (4.12±0.36). On the other hand, practice level was relatively low. Taken together, study participants were aware of the FPUs provided responsibilities and services, and they had developed good attitude towards the use of FPUs.