Spousal age difference and associated predictors of intimate partner violence in Nigeria

Adebowale, Ayo Stephen

doi:10.1186/s12889-018-5118-1

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“…A similar finding was reported by the study from Zambia indicating an increased risk of IPV as marriage duration increases [29]. The increased duration of marriage might lead to an increased risk of partner violence as factors such as having additional children and economic hardship put more demands and stress on the family [49].…”

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High rate of partner violence during pregnancy in eastern Ethiopia: Findings from a facility-based study

2020

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High rate of partner violence during pregnancy in eastern Ethiopia: Findings from a facility-based study

2020

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“…People in close age groups most of the time compete in the same issues. This may lead them to physically express their feelings [39,40]. In support of this finding, a study carried out in Burkina Faso found the physical violence significantly decreases when the age difference is more than 15 years [41].…”

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Time for action: Intimate partner violence troubles one third of Ethiopian women

2019

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Background Intimate partner violence is a major challenges faced by women especially in developing world. Its consequences range from personal health problems up to countrywide loss of productivity and poverty. There is limited empirical evidence documenting intimate partner violence and underlying reasons in Ethiopia. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the magnitude of intimate partner violence and associated factors in Ethiopia. Methods We analyzed the 2016 Ethiopian demographic and health survey data. About 2,750 women aged 15–49 years were included in the survey. Intimate partner violence was measured in three dimensions: physical, emotional and sexual violence. Multiple logistic regression was conducted to identify independent predictors. Variables with p-value less than 0.05 were considered as significantly associated with dimensions of violence. All analysis were adjusted for clusters and sample weights. Results Overall 32.5% of Ethiopian women experienced at least one type of intimate partner violence. Physical and emotional violence were each experienced by 22.5% of the women, while 9.6% of the study participants encountered sexual violence. The age difference between a woman and her intimate partner has a positive effect on emotional and sexual violence while the opposite is true for physical violence. Moreover, physical violence was significantly associated with place of residence, and husband education. Both emotional and sexual violence were predicted by wealth of the household and husband’s employment status. In addition to these, lower educational status of the partner affects emotional violence positively. Conclusion Substantial proportion of women in Ethiopia continue to suffer from intimate partner violence. Physical and emotional violence were much more common than sexual violence. In the light of determinants, we have reported in here, we recommend empowering women in all realm of life by improving their socio-economic status with focus to their educational and economic status.

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“…26 However, studies by Izmirli 2014 in Turkey and Adebowale 2018 in Nigeria showed that violence was higher among younger men. 27,28…”

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Domestic violence against women in Shiraz, South-western Iran

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: Background: Domestic violence against women can lead to short and long term health-related issues. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of domestic violence against married women and its correlates in southwestern, Iran. Methods: A population-based survey was carried out from February 1st to May 30th, 2018 in Shiraz, Iran. Currently married or recently separated/divorced women who visited healthcare centers were voluntarily interviewed. World Health Organization (WHO) standard domestic violence questionnaire was used to measure domestic violence. Hence, its prevalence and correlates were assessed. Data were analyzed using multivariable logistic regression. Results: Lifetime prevalence of overall, mental, physical, and sexual domestic violence were 54.5% (95% CI: 49.6, 59.4), 52.0% (95% CI: 47.1, 57.0), 18.2 % (95% CI: 14.4, 22.0) and 14.0 % (95% CI: 10.6, 17.4), respectively. Living separately, increasing spouse’s age, the higher number of children, rental housing, middle to low monthly income, and history of domestic violence in the family of husband and/or wife had a positive correlation with domestic violence in some categories. Conclusions: More than half of the married women in southwestern Iran are experiencing domestic violence, and mental domestic violence is the most common type. Economic instability and witnessing domestic violence in childhood are the most correlates of domestic violence. Family violence preventive services and other population-based measures are highly necessary for this region.

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Spousal age difference and associated predictors of intimate partner violence in Nigeria

Cited by 60 publications

References 18 publications

High rate of partner violence during pregnancy in eastern Ethiopia: Findings from a facility-based study

High rate of partner violence during pregnancy in eastern Ethiopia: Findings from a facility-based study

Time for action: Intimate partner violence troubles one third of Ethiopian women

Domestic violence against women in Shiraz, South-western Iran

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