The most common forms of physical violence were said to be grasping hands, pushing, and beating; followed by physical violence against women aimed at robbery (robbery and attempted robbery) and, finally, sexual violence. Every fifth woman reported being beaten, every seventh respondent robbed and every thirtieth raped.

Many women have been exposed to violence several times. To get detailed information about the characteristics of violence, respondents were asked to answer questions about the most recent case of violence committed against them. By analysing the most recent case of violence we obtain adequate information about the frequency of different forms of violence and some of its characteristics.

Two thirds of cases are cases of physical violence directed at a woman, 27% of responses were robbery or attempted robbery, and 7% were cases of sexual violence.

One third of women surveyed were exposed to violence in 1999.