Examining Spatial Variability in the Association Between Male Partner Alcohol Misuse and Intimate Partner Violence Against Women in Ghana: A GWR Analysis

Amegbor, Prince M.; Yankey, Ortis; Rosenberg, Mark W.; Sabel, Clive E.

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“…This finding showed that there is spatial variation in the distribution of IPV within South Africa. This is in line with existing evidence from Ghana [18], Uganda [19] and Ethiopia [5]. A plausible justification in support of our findings could be the pervasiveness of misconceptions about IPV and prevailing cultural beliefs that reinforce acts that fall under the category of IPV [33].…”

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confidence: 91%

“…Previous studies conducted in South Africa indicate that IPV is associated with several factors such as age [13], multiple sexual partnerships [14], childhood experience of abuse [15], as well as engagement in transactional sex and health inequalities [14,16]. Beyond these associated factors, evidence from recent studies conducted in Ethiopia [5,17], Ghana [18], Uganda [19], Nigeria [6] and Afghanistan [8] suggest that there are spatial variations in the distribution of IPV across the respective countries that have been minimally explored in extant literature.…”

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Spatial distribution and predictors of lifetime experience of intimate partner violence among women in South Africa

Bolarinwa

Tessema

Okyere

et al. 2023

PLOS Glob Public Health

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In recent times, intimate partner has gained significant attention. However, there is limited evidence on the spatial distribution and predictors of intimate partner violence. Therefore, this study examined the spatial distribution and predictors of intimate partner violence in South Africa. The dataset for this study was obtained from a cross-sectional survey of the 2016 South Africa Demographic and Health Survey. We adopted both spatial and multilevel analyses to show the distribution and predictors of intimate partner violence among 2,410 women of reproductive age who had ever experienced intimate partner violence in their lifetime in South Africa. The spatial distribution of intimate partner violence in South Africa ranged from 0 to 100 percent. Western Cape, Free State, and Eastern Cape were predicted areas that showed a high proportion of intimate partner violence in South Africa. The likelihood of experiencing intimate partner violence among women in South Africa was high among those who were cohabiting [aOR = 1.41; 95%(CI = 1.10–1.81)] and women who were previously married [aOR = 2.09; 95%(CI = 1.30–3.36)], compared to women who were currently married. Women who lived in households with middle [aOR = 0.67; 95%(CI = 0.48–0.95)] and richest wealth index [aOR = 0.57; 95%(CI = 0.34–0.97)] were less likely to experience lifetime intimate partner violence compared to those of the poorest wealth index. The study concludes that there is a regional variation in the distribution of intimate partner violence in South Africa. A high prevalence of intimate partner violence was found among women who live in the Western Cape, Free State, and Eastern Cape. Furthermore, predictors such as women within the poorest wealth index, women who were cohabiting and those who were previously married should be considered in the development and implementation of interventions against intimate partner violence in South Africa.

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confidence: 91%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Spatial distribution and predictors of lifetime experience of intimate partner violence among women in South Africa

Bolarinwa

Tessema

Okyere

et al. 2023

PLOS Glob Public Health

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“…More recently, a substantial body of research is acknowledging the importance of contextual factors underlying IPV (Gracia et al, 2021, 2018, 2015). This realization is motivating researchers to explore the spatial dimensions of the phenomenon (Amegbor et al, 2021; Amegbor & Rosenberg, 2019; Angaw et al, 2021; Gracia et al, 2015; Fontes et al, 2018; Oliveira et al, 2019; Montoriol et al, 2018; Seid et al, 2021; Tusa et al, 2022). Regional patterns in IPV have been examined using choropleth maps (Fontes et al, 2018; Montoriol et al, 2018).…”

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“…It indicates the need to go beyond individual and household level variables (Gracia et al, 2015), and study community-level determinants of IPV (Seid et al, 2021). Spatial analytic methods provide an important method to study spatial variations in IPV, the influence of community characteristics, and the interaction between neighboring areas on IPV (Amegbor et al, 2021; Amegbor & Rosenberg, 2019; Angaw et al, 2021; Fontes et al, 2018; Gracia et al, 2021, 2018, 2015, 2014; Montoriol et al, 2018; Oliveira et al, 2019; Seid et al, 2021; Tusa et al, 2022). However, it is an emerging area of research, and evidence linking IPV to neighborhood features is still weak (Beyer et al, 2015; Pinchevsky & Wright, 2012).…”

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Understanding the Geography of Victimization: A Spatial Analysis of Intimate Partner Violence in India

Kothari

Husain

Dutta

2022

J Interpers Violence

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Most studies on intimate partner violence (IPV) and its drivers have focused on individual-and household-level characteristics of the victim. Recent studies have acknowledged that it is a community-level phenomenon, using spatial analytical methods to analyze community-level determinants of IPV and its geographic dimensions. Such studies provide mixed evidence on the impact of different factors and need to be supplemented by similar studies—particularly in South Asian countries where IPV is common. The present study examines district-level variations in the incidence of various forms of IPV and identifies its determinants in India, a fast-growing South Asian country with poor gender indicators. The study combines data from the National Family Health Survey, District Level Household Survey, and the decadal Census. It applies spatial analytical methods such as the Global Moran’s I, Getis-ord statistic, and Multivariate Local Geary to determine the nature of the spatial distribution of different categories of IPV. Spatial regression models are used to identify the community-level predictors of each category of IPV. The study finds non-random overlapping spatial clusters in the eastern part of India. The study also finds that neighborhoods characterized by low empowerment levels, and with a high child sex ratio, road connectivity, and proportion of socially marginalized groups are more likely to exhibit high levels of all types of IPV—although the impact of these determinants varies across districts. Furthermore, spill-overs in the incidence of IPV between neighboring districts are also observed. The study concludes by recommending the use of localized policies, rather than broad national or state policies, in reducing IPV.

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“…Even though there is literature about the perpetration of IPV in Sub-Saharan Africa and Ghana (Addo-Lartey et al, 2019;Adomako & Darkwa Baffour, 2019;Amegbor, Yankey, Rosenberg, & Sabel, 2020;Apatinga & Tenkorang, 2020;Baffoe-Whyte & Sossou, 2019;Cofie, 2018;Dako-Gyeke et al, 2019;Dery, 2019;Dickson et al, 2020;Doat, Negarandeh, & Hasanpour, 2019;Issahaku, 2015;Owusu-Addo et al, 2018;E. Y. Tenkorang, 2019), no single study has been done with the factors that led to male partners' perpetration of violence against their female HIV positive partners.…”

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Forms of and Factors Associated With Perpetration of Intimate Partner Violence by Men on Their Female Partners Following HIV Status Disclosure in the Ashanti Region of Ghana: A Qualitative Study

Apiribu¹,

Ncama²,

Duma³

2020

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Background: Men’s experiences of perpetration of intimate partner violence against their female heterosexual partners following disclosure of their HIV positive status is a global health problem. The forms of IPV and factors associated with IPV following the disclosure are under-researched. In this article, we aim to explore and describe the forms of and factors associated with men’s experiences of perpetration of IPV against their female partners following the disclosure of seropositive HIV status. Methods: An exploratory qualitative research design using an interpretive phenomenological analysis method was employed for the data collection from participants (men) who perpetrated violence against their HIV positive women. The study setting was done in two HIV clinics in two Hospitals. The study population consisted of all men whose intimate partners had been diagnosed HIV positive and made known to their partners and are seeking healthcare at the two HIV clinics. Purposive sampling technique was employed to recruit participants for the study. An interpretive phenomenological approach was employed for the collection and analysis from eighteen men whose partners had recently disclosed their seropositive HIV status. An interview guide was the tool employed for the data collection. Data collection and analysis were undertaken concurrently. Results: Most of the participants identified and described the forms of and factors associated with IPV influencing them to perpetrate IPV. Five themes and sub-themes emerged and these include; emotional factors, spousal related factors, Social related factors, Sex-related factors and some forms of IPV which were identified by participants. Each of these themes has subthemes. Conclusion: Men use different forms of IPV violence in abusing women who disclosure their HIV seropositive status. Several factors as identified in this study accounts for this partner violence. Forms and factors associated with intimate partner violence should be used as a guide in formulating policies and developing a guide that can be utilised in the early detection of IPV in this category of women.

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Examining Spatial Variability in the Association Between Male Partner Alcohol Misuse and Intimate Partner Violence Against Women in Ghana: A GWR Analysis

Cited by 9 publications

References 43 publications

Spatial distribution and predictors of lifetime experience of intimate partner violence among women in South Africa

Spatial distribution and predictors of lifetime experience of intimate partner violence among women in South Africa

Understanding the Geography of Victimization: A Spatial Analysis of Intimate Partner Violence in India

Forms of and Factors Associated With Perpetration of Intimate Partner Violence by Men on Their Female Partners Following HIV Status Disclosure in the Ashanti Region of Ghana: A Qualitative Study

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