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Objective: The aim of this research is to examine the factors affecting women's attitudes towards domestic violence, to determine their exposure to violence and its effects on women's health. Method: The population of the descriptive and cross-sectional study consisted of women aged 18-65 who applied to a public hospital outpatient clinic, and the sample consisted of 218 women, who were reached within four months and met the criteria for participation in the study. The data were collected using a structured questionnaire and the Domestic Violence Attitude Scale (DVAS). Required ethical and institutional permissions were obtained. Results: The dimensions that have the highest average in their attitudes towards domestic violence are causation and normalization of violence. In women aged 50 and over, the scores of Normalizing Violence and the total DVAS scores were found to be high. 54.3% of the women participating in the study were exposed to any form of violence. 13.6% of the women who were subjected to violence were also exposed to violence during pregnancy, and 95% of them experienced health problems due to violence. Health problems due to violence; depression, crying spells, absent-mindedness, focusing problems, introversion, losing the baby, bleeding, bruises on the body, disruption of child care, permanent damage. Conclusion: It is very important to detect violence against women, which causes serious health problems, at an early stage and to take the necessary precautions. In the prevention of violence; It is recommended to conduct inter-institutional collaborations, develop new strategies, and organize activities to increase public awareness.

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