Factors associated with past year physical and sexual intimate partner violence against women in Zimbabwe: results from a national cluster-based cross-sectional survey

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the consumption of alcohol and tobacco by women and the occurrence of intimate partner violence against women. Method: a cross-sectional and analytical study with 369 women in the age group of 20 to 59 years, attended in Basic Health Units of five municipalities of Piaui, Brazil. The instruments used in data collection were Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test, Non-Student Drugs Use Questionnaire and Revised Conflict Tactics Scales. Data were analyzed according to descriptive statistics and bivariate analysis with Pearson's chi-square test and logistic regression. Results: the overall prevalence of intimate partner violence against women was 64.0%, 61.5% of whom were victims of psychological aggression, 33.6% of physical abuse and 17.1% of sexual coercion. In addition, 50.1% and 17.9% of the women reported alcohol and tobacco consumption, respectively, which were statistically associated with the occurrence of intimate partner violence. Alcohol consumption increased by 2.15 times the chance of intimate partner raping (p=0.001, 95% CI=1.37-3.38), while smoking increased this chance by 2.04 times (p=0.038, 95% CI=1.04-4.00). Conclusion: high prevalence of alcohol and tobacco use by women and intimate partner violence were identified. In addition, it was found that the consumption of these substances by women is a risk factor associated with the occurrence of intimate partner violence in the female universe.

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Factors Associated with Attitudes Towards Intimate Partner Violence Against Women: A Comparative Analysis of 17 Sub-SaharanCountries

Social Work and Community Practice ◽

10.1201/b13134-17 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 275-295

Keyword(s):

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Comparative Analysis ◽

Violence Against Women ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Partner Violence Against Women

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Intimate partner violence management and referral practices of primary care workers in a selected population in Turkey

Primary Health Care Research & Development ◽

10.1017/s1463423619000288 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 20 ◽

Author(s):

Aysegul Catak Taskiran ◽

Aysun Ozsahin ◽

Tamer Edirne

Keyword(s):

Primary Care ◽

Intimate Partner Violence ◽

Violence Against Women ◽

Partner Violence ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Intimate Partner ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Care Workers ◽

Lack Of Knowledge

Abstract Background: Violence against women is a significant public health problem and primary care workers (PCWs) have a crucial role in managing violence against women. However, though intimate partner violence (IPV) is frequently seen in primary care, most cases remain unreported. Aims: This study aims to investigate family physicians’ (FPs’) and co-working midwifes/nurses’ (M/Ns’) explanations about their responses to women disclosing IPV and the reasons for their actions. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey via a face-to-face administered questionnaire interview involving 266 PCWs in a selected area in Turkey. We questioned the reasoning behind inappropriate responses such as not examining the patient and document findings, not recording a code of violence, and not notifying the police in the case of a disclosure of IPV. Results: We surveyed 129 FPs and 137 M/Ns. We found that the disclosure of IPV in primary care is very high, but more than one-third of physicians and half of M/Ns respond inappropriately. Reasons for inappropriate response varied. The majority believed that the victim would continue to live with her batterer, making any report ineffective. Some expressed concern for the women’s and their own personal safety, citing an increase in assault cases by perpetrators in the last few years. Many indicated a lack of knowledge about management of violence cases. Conclusion: Multiple barriers challenge PCWs in helping abused women. Common behaviours, safety concerns, and a lack of knowledge seem to be the major barriers to responding appropriately to IPV. To address this issue appropriately, protective measures for both parties – PCWs and violence victims – need to be enacted and a supportive constitutional and societal organization is required. Screening and identification should lead to interventions that benefit the victims rather than harming them.

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