Sugg et al.22 in his study, stated that the identification and
management of persons being abused in clinical practice is low,
with estimates that only 7–25% of cases are identified and 60–
90% of patients are inadequately managed. Worldwide, DV is
considered as one of the most frequent forms of gender-based
violence.28 DV is a complex area in which to undertake research.
Consequently, studies exhibit a diversity of design
and often focus on selected populations, making comparison
difficult and of little value. Definitions of DV vary considerably,
including different personal relationships and different
degrees or types of violence. This particularly affects the results
of prevalence studies.29 Considering socio-ethical values in Kuwait
society, there is no reliable and precise statistical data
about DV.