Intimate Partner Violence among Women of Childbearing Age in a Primary Health Care Centre in Nigeria

Ilika, A; Okonkwo, Prosper; Adogu, Prosper O. U.

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“…The high proportion (30.3%) who would remain silent typified the average Nigerian woman who would endure such violence for the sake of their children and losing their marriage. This affirms the low reporting of violence in Nigeria as documented by Illka et al (2002). From cultural perspective, other strategies that were used are also closely linked with the woman's perception of keeping her home at whatever cost.…”

Section: Help Seeking Pattern After Experiencing Violence and Coping mentioning

confidence: 73%

Experiences of Violence among Pregnant Women Attending Ante-Natal Clinics in Selected Hospitals in Abuja, Nigeria

Arulogun¹,

Jidda²

2011

Sierra Leone j. biomed. res.

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Anecdotal records have shown that there is increasing prevalence of gender based violence in Nigeria. Little is known about the extent and magnitude of this phenomenon as it affects pregnant women. This study described the experiences of violence among pregnant women attending ante-natal clinics in Abuja, Nigeria using a crosssectional design. A three-stage sampling technique was used to select 300 participants from six hospitals in the three out of the six Local Government Areas in the region. Data was collected using a pretested semi-structured questionnaire and analysed using descriptive statistics and chi-square tests. Forty three percent of the respondents had experienced at least one form of violence and 15.0% were experiencing violence in their current relationships. Main forms of violence ever experienced were psychological (38.0%) and physical (36.4%). Partners/husbands (70.2%) and partner/husband relatives (29.8) were the perpetrators. Of the partner/husband's relatives, sisters-in-law (57.1%) and partners' cousins (21.5%) were the main perpetrators of the forms of violence experienced. Strategies employed to resolve violence conflict included dialogue with spouse (46.7%), ignoring the experience (30.3%), making up with sex (16.7%), providing gifts and special dishes (5.0%) and mediation by family members (1.3%). Health promotion and education intervention strategies such as counselling, male involvement in sexual and reproductive health programs, advocacy for the promotion of women's health and right as well as use of appropriate culturally sensitive conflict resolution strategies are needed to ameliorate the situation.

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Section: Help Seeking Pattern After Experiencing Violence and Coping mentioning

confidence: 73%

Experiences of Violence among Pregnant Women Attending Ante-Natal Clinics in Selected Hospitals in Abuja, Nigeria

Arulogun¹,

Jidda²

2011

Sierra Leone j. biomed. res.

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“…3 The prevalence of violence was high among the study participants, although lower than reported by some other researchers working in this environment. 9,10 The prevalence is likely to be much higher, as some may deny for fear of been stigmatised. Secondly, this study focused only on the physical forms of violence.…”

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“…To further ensure reliability, relevant literature was reviewed 8,10,[16][17][18] and the contribution of experts sought. In addition, suggestions of some of the civil servants were considered, which included questions on economic forms of violence.…”

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“…8 In Lagos, Odujinrin et al found that 31% of adult women had been physically assaulted by an intimate partner. 9 Ilika et al reported that 39.3% of women of childbearing age in Anambra State had experienced physical violence, 10 while 78.8% of women in Imo State reported being battered by their male counterparts. 11 Unfortunately, there is a high level of tolerance and acceptance of violence against women (VAW), and it is culturally sanctioned as a form of discipline.…”

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“…11,13,14 Unless asked directly about violence, many prefer to suffer in silence. 10 Thus, documentation and extent of physical abuse in the different work groups and social classes is a crucial first step to ending intimate partner abuse.…”

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Intimate Partner Abuse: Wife Beating among Civil Servants in Ibadan, Nigeria

Fawole¹,

Aderonmu²,

Fawole³

2005

African Journal of Reproductive Health

112

138

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Wife beating is one of the most common forms of violence against women by husbands or other intimate male partners. Although violence against women is pervasive, there are only few studies documenting the magnitude of the problem especially among the working class. The civil service comprises of persons from all socio-economic levels and different backgrounds. They act in advisory capacity and assist those responsible for making state policy. Thus, 431 civil servants of the Oyo State government service were interviewed using a 44-item self-administered questionnaire. Results revealed that prevalence of wife beating was 31.3%. Ninety one (42.5%) men had been perpetrators, while 44 (23.5%) women had been victims. Consuming alcohol and growing up in an environment where parents fight publicly were significantly associated (p < 0.05) with men beating their wives; while being young, unmarried and a parental background of fighting was significantly associated with women being beaten (p < 0.05). Female respondents justified reasons for various types of domestic violence, including beating, more than the males (p < 0.05). Younger respondents had significantly worse attitudes (p < 0.05), while married and educated respondents had better attitude (p < 0.05). "Not wanting the children to suffer" (60.7%) and "hoping that partner will change" (28.8%) were reasons given for remaining in abusive relationships. There is an urgent need for education of the women on their rights, sensitisation of the men on gender-based violence and punishment for perpetrators. Supportive care and counselling services should also be provided for victims of violence. RÉSUMÉLa violence domestique est une des formes de violence contre la femme par les maris ou par les autres partenaires mâles intimes les plus communes. Quoique la violence contre la femme soit faite sentir un peu partout, il existe très peu d'études qui documentent l'ampleur du problème surtout parmi la classe ouvrière. La fonction publique comprend les gens de toutes les couches socio-économiques et de tous les milieux différents. Leur rôle est de donner des conseils et d'aider ceux qui sont chargés de formuler la politique de l'état. Ainsi, 431 fonctionnaires dans le service du gouvernement de l'état d'Oyo ont été interviewés à l'aide d'un questionnaire auto-administré qui comportait 44 points. Les résultats ont montré que la fréquence de la violence domestique était de 31,3%. Quatre-vingt-et-onze hommes (42,5%) avaient été des auteurs alors que 44 femmes avaient été des victimes. La consommation de l'alcool et le fait de grandir dans un milieu où les parents se battent en public étaient associés de manière importante (p<0,05) à la violence domestique perpertrée par les hommes contre leurs femmes; alors que le fait d'être jeune, célibataire et d'être issu d'une famille où l'on se bat, étaient associés de manière importante à la violence domestique contre la fermme (p<0,05). Les femmes interviewées ont trouvé plus des justifications que les hommes pour les différents types ...

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‘Money is what makes you to be called a man.’: The interaction of resource access and gender norms in shaping intimate partner violence in urban slums

Barnett

Maticka‐Tyndale

2023

J of Intl Development

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Rates of intimate partner violence against women (IPVAW) are higher in urban slums than in other types of human settlements. Although the mitigation of both urban slums and IPVAW fall under the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, there is a paucity of work addressing the interconnection between the two. Using survey and interview data, this study examined how the environment in a Nairobi slum catalyzes IPVAW, elucidating how the slum environment, economic deprivation, cultural norms and women's economic role intersect to exacerbate IPVAW. Evidence indicates the desirability of addressing these connections in development initiatives to address both the slum‐environment and IPVAW.

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Intimate Partner Violence among Women of Childbearing Age in a Primary Health Care Centre in Nigeria

Cited by 82 publications

References 11 publications

Experiences of Violence among Pregnant Women Attending Ante-Natal Clinics in Selected Hospitals in Abuja, Nigeria

Experiences of Violence among Pregnant Women Attending Ante-Natal Clinics in Selected Hospitals in Abuja, Nigeria

Intimate Partner Abuse: Wife Beating among Civil Servants in Ibadan, Nigeria

‘Money is what makes you to be called a man.’: The interaction of resource access and gender norms in shaping intimate partner violence in urban slums

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