scholarly journals Burden of Intimate Partner Violence among Nurses and Nursing Students in a Tertiary Hospital in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 237796082110523
Author(s):  
Chidebe Christian Anikwe ◽  
Osita Samuel Umeononihu ◽  
Ifeyinwa Helen Anikwe ◽  
Cyril Chijioke Ikeoha ◽  
George U. Eleje ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Male Partner ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tertiary Teaching

Introduction Nurses are the largest healthcare workforce and are not immune to intimate partner violence (IPV) and its consequences. Objective This study is aimed at determining the prevalence, types of IPV, and its determinants among female nurses and nursing students in a tertiary teaching hospital in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Methods This cross-sectional study was done in a teaching hospital in Abakaliki between 1st March 2018 and 31st May 2018 to evaluate the prevalence of IPV in the past 12 months among 460 female nursing students and 460 nurses in the facility. Data were obtained with a structured questionnaire and a Composite Abuse Scale. The data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics version 20 and represented using frequency table, percentages, and odds ratios. The level of significance is at P-value < 0.05. Results The prevalence of IPV was 48.2% for the nursing student and 58.7% for the nurses. The most common form of IPV among nursing students was Emotional and/or Harassment abuse (27.1%) while it was Severe combined abuse (23.9%) among the nurses. The significant determinants of IPV among nursing students were age [OR =  0.61(95%CI0.41-0.92)] and year of study [OR = 0.67 (95%CI 0.51–0.89)]. Male partner being unemployed was associated with increased odds of a female partner experiencing violence. Nurses’ marital status and being in the low socioeconomic class were associated with increased odds of a nurse witnessing IPV. Conclusion The prevalence of IPV in the studied group is unacceptably high. Efforts are therefore needed to prevent IPV in the study groups. Health care managers in the study area should make policies to support nurses/nursing students who have experienced IPV.

scholarly journals Prevalence, Pattern and Correlates of Intimate Partner Violence among Postpartum Women in Osogbo, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Adejoke Deborah ◽  
Abiodun Afolabi Benjamin ◽  
Ibigbami Olanrewaju
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Emotional Abuse ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
P Value ◽  
Postpartum Women ◽  
Cross Sectional

Aim: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a public health issue in both developed and developing countries. It is one of the most common forms of violence against women. It affects all ethnic groups and it is not impeded by cultural, socio-economic or religious barriers. IPV in postpartum women can increase the risk of homicide and suicide. The study aimed to assess the prevalence, pattern and correlates of IPV among postpartum women attending postnatal and infant welfare clinics of LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Osogbo. Study Design: This was a cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at LTH, Osogbo Nigeria between September and November 2015. Methodology: This was study conducted among 220 consenting postpartum women using Composite Abuse Scale and socio-demographic questionnaire. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21. The level of statistical significance was set at p-value less than 0.05. Results: Prevalence of IPV was 26.8%, patterns of IPV were physical abuse 14.5%. Emotional abuse, 26.3, severe combined abuse 9.9% and Harassment 14.5%. IPV was significantly associated with support from respondents’ partner during pregnancy (χ2= 5.470, p=0.019) and partner’s religion. (χ2= 7.746, p= 0.010) The odd ratio for those who had partner’s support was less than 1. (OR =0.337, p=0.014, CI=0.141-0.803). Conclusion: The prevalence of IPV is high among postpartum women. Increased media campaign about intimate partner violence and preventive measures is urgently needed.

scholarly journals 430Predictors of Intimate Partner Violence amongst WLWHA and HIV negative women in Umuahia

2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Franklin Odini ◽  
Uloaku Emma-Ukaegbu ◽  
Uche Nwamoh
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Male Partner ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adolescent Women ◽  
Prevention Interventions ◽  
Partner Involvement ◽  
Hiv Negative

Abstract Background Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is the range of sexually, psychologically and physically coercive acts used against adult and adolescent women by a current or former male partner. IPV is the commonest form of violence against women and one of the most pervasive human rights abuses against women. The UN reported that 1 in 3 women had experienced physical/sexual violence at some point in their lives and 2 in 3 victims of intimate partner homicide are women. This study is aimed at determining the predictors of IPV amongst WLWHA and HIV negative women in Umuahia, Nigeria. Methods A comparative cross-sectional study involving 200 WLWHA and 200 HIV negative women in Umuahia using systematic random sampling method. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was deployed for data collection. Data analysis was done using IBM SPSS. Results Predictors of IPV amongst WLWHA included partner involvement in concurrent relationship and having childhood exposure to domestic violence while those amongst HIV negative women included coerced first sex, woman earning more than her partner, partner frequent use of alcohol and partner use of either or both cigarette and marijuana. Conclusion Predictors of IPV differed amongst both groups of women. Primary prevention interventions aimed at prevention and reduction should be instituted especially amongst WLWHA. Health care settings should be equipped to ensure a comprehensive response whenever IPV is detected. Keywords Intimate Partner Violence, Predictors, WLWHA.

scholarly journals Correlates Of Intimate Partner Violence Among Married Women In Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Survey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Derrick Gubi ◽  
Elizabeth Nansubuga ◽  
Stephen Ojiambo Wandera
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Male Partner ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Excessive Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Parental Violence ◽  
Controlling Behaviors

Abstract Background: In Uganda, just like in many sub-Saharan countries, studies on Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) among married women are limited. The aim of this paper was to determine the correlates of emotional, sexual, physical IPV and any form of IPV among married women in Uganda.Methods: The 2016 Uganda Demographic and Health Survey (UDHS) data was used, and a weighted sample of 6879 married women were selected from the Domestic Violence module. Frequency distributions were used to describe the characteristics of respondents. Chi-square tests were used to establish the association between IPV and the explanatory variables. Binary logistic regressions were used to establish the factors that were associated with IPV among married women in Uganda.Results: More than half (56%) of the married women experienced some form of IPV. Sexual IPV was the least prevalent (23%) and 4 in 10 women (41% and 40%) experienced physical and emotional IPV, respectively. Factors associated with all the different forms of IPV included, age, region, witnessing parental violence, partner’s controlling behaviors, duration of the relationship, and frequency of intoxication of the male partner. Conclusion: IPV among Ugandan married women is far too common. This calls for collective efforts to reduce IPV in Uganda by addressing excessive alcohol consumption, controlling behaviors, and lack of awareness of the issue. Interventions aimed at preventing perpetration and tolerance of violence in the home settings should be promoted.

scholarly journals Prevalence, Pattern and Correlates of Intimate Partner Violence among Married Men as Victims in Osogbo, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Abiodun Adejoke Deborah ◽  
Sunday O. Olarewaju ◽  
Abiodun Afolabi Benjamin ◽  
Adegbite Temilade Adunoye
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Married Men

Aim: The burden of intimate partner violence in men as victims is under explored in Nigeria and in the catchment area of the present study. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence pattern and correlates of intimate partner violence among married men as victims in Osogbo metropolis. Study Design: A descriptive cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out in Osogbo metropolis between October and December, 2017. Methodology: The study was conducted among 300 consenting married men between the ages of 18 and 65 years in Osogbo metropolis. A multistage sampling technique was used. A questionnaire designed based on literature searches and also adapted from conflicts tactics scale was self-administered by the respondents. Data was entered into the computer and analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21. Frequency distribution tables, charts and graphs were generated from variables while cross tabulation and test statistics were done where applicable. Chi square was used to compare rates, ratios and proportions while fisher’s exact test was used when cells had expected values less than 5. Logistic regression was used to avoid confounding effects. Level of significance was set with P-value less than .05. Results: Majority of the respondents was currently in a monogamous relationship, employed and earns more than 1800 Naira minimum wage. More than half of the respondents had tertiary education and of Christian religion. The mean age of the respondents was 41.92±10.10 years. The prevalence of intimate partner violence was 31%, psychological abuse was 29.3%, physical abuse 14.7% while sexual abuse was 17%. The association between age of respondents, age of respondents’ wives, income less than wives’ and intimate partner violence was found to be statistically significant. Those whose wives were employed were 4.713 times more likely to have IPV and those who earn less than their wives’ were 2.442 times more likely to have IPV. Conclusion: The prevalence of IPV was found to be high among married men. The results of this study have shown the burden of intimate partner violence among married men. This can serve as a baseline for planning intervention. This is also useful in providing part of a data base in Nigeria that may be important for advocating policy reviews.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Factors Associated With Intimate Partner Violence Among Women With Abortion at Mulago Hospital, Kampala City, Uganda

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
JACKSON JOSEPH TABULEY ◽  
Nekemiah Katusiime ◽  
Othman Kakaire
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
P Value ◽  
Mulago Hospital ◽  
Gender Based Violence ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Kampala City

Abstract Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a global health problem causing ill health among women especially of reproductive age. Its global prevalence is estimated to be 30-71%. The prevalence is higher among African and Asian populations compared to American and European populations. In Uganda, the prevalence of IPV among women with abortion was 56.4% in 2005. Since then, the Domestic Violence Act was enacted in 2010; sexual and gender based violence desks initiated in hospitals and a number of agencies working to prevent violence against women have sprung up. The objective of this study was to determine the current prevalence and factors associated with IPV among women with abortion at Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala city.Methods: A hospital based cross-sectional study was conducted over 4 months on 480 women. Data were collected using an interviewer-administered questionnaire and analyzed using STATA 13.0. Those variables with a p-value ≤0.05 were considered statistically significant at multi-variate analysis.Results: The prevalence of IPV among women with abortion was 71.3%. The factors that were significantly associated with intimate partner violence were: being divorced/widowed/separated (aOR 8.7, CI 1.1997-38.268, and p-value= 0.004), being never married (aOR 5.5, CI 2.700-11.138, and p-value <0.001), number of children (aOR 1.2, CI 1.053-1.411 and p-value =0.008) and witnessing abuse as an adult (aOR 6.1, CI 2.678-13.727, and p-value <0.001).Conclusion: This study has shown that the prevalence of IPV among women with abortion is still high despite interventions. More concerted effort needs to be directed toward improving contraceptive services, marriage and family support systems and community awareness on the effects of IPV on women and society.

scholarly journals 428Prevalence and forms of Intimate Partner Violence in WLWHA and HIV negative women in Umuahia

2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Franklin Odini ◽  
Uloaku Emma-Ukaegbu ◽  
Uche Nwamoh
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Male Partner ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Human Rights Abuses ◽  
Adolescent Women ◽  
Prevention Interventions ◽  
Hiv Negative

Abstract Background Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is the range of sexually, psychologically and physically coercive acts used against adult and adolescent women by a current or former male partner. IPV is the commonest form of violence against women and one of the most pervasive human rights abuses against women. The UN reported that 1 in 3 women had experienced physical/sexual violence at some point in their lives and 2 in 3 victims of intimate partner homicide are women. This study is aimed at determining the prevalence and forms of IPV affecting WLWHA and HIV negative women in Umuahia, Nigeria. Methods A comparative cross-sectional study involving 200 WLWHA and 200 HIV negative women in Umuahia using systematic random sampling method. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was deployed for data collection. Data analysis was done using IBM SPSS. Results A total of 115 (57.5%) WLWHA compared to 73 (36.5%) of the HIV negative women had suffered from any form of IPV. Furthermore, a higher proportion of WLWHA suffered emotional (50.0%), physical (39.0%) and sexual (28.5%) IPV, compared to 31.5%, 17.5% and 12.0% respectively for HIV negative women. Conclusion IPV occurs in both groups of women but much higher in WLWHA. Primary prevention interventions aimed at prevention and reduction should be instituted especially amongst WLWHA. Health care settings should be equipped to ensure a comprehensive response whenever IPV is detected. Keywords Intimate Partner Violence, Prevalence, Forms.

scholarly journals 426Awareness and Response to Intimate Partner Violence in WLWHA and HIV negative women in Umuahia

2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Franklin Odini ◽  
Uloaku Emma-Ukaegbu ◽  
Uche Nwamoh
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Male Partner ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Human Rights Abuses ◽  
Adolescent Women ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
Hiv Negative

Abstract Background Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is the range of sexually, psychologically and physically coercive acts used against adult and adolescent women by a current or former male partner. IPV is the commonest form of violence against women and one of the most pervasive human rights abuses against women. The UN reported that 1 in 3 women had experienced physical/sexual violence at some point in their lives and 2 in 3 victims of intimate partner homicide are women. This study is aimed at determining the level of awareness and responses to abuse by WLWHA and HIV negative women in Umuahia, Nigeria. Methods A comparative cross-sectional study involving 200 WLWHA and 200 HIV negative women in Umuahia using systematic random sampling method. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was deployed for data collection. Data analysis was done using IBM SPSS. Results The age range of WLWHA respondents was 23-70 years while that of HIV negative women was 18-70 years. Awareness on IPV was higher amongst HIV negative women (77%) compared to WLWHA respondents (52.5%). Among those who suffered any form of IPV, majority of the WLWHA (46.1%) and HIV negative women (58.9%) did nothing while the least common response was separating permanently (3.5% as against 6.8%). Conclusion The awareness and response to IPV especially amongst WLWHA is sub-optimal. Mass awareness campaigns amongst all women are advocated for to help combat this problem. Keywords Intimate Partner Violence, Awareness, Response.

Prevalence and Correlates of Intimate Partner Violence Experience Among Partners of Naval Personnel in Lagos, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 0272684X2097422
Author(s):  
Chinedu Paul Igwe ◽  
Oyindamola B. Yusuf ◽  
Olufunmilayo I. Fawole
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Childhood Abuse ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Occupational Status ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of Childhood ◽  
History Of

Background Military personnel are one of the high risk groups recognized as perpetrators of intimate partner violence (IPV). Little is known about IPV experience of partners of naval personnel. This study determined the prevalence and correlates of IPV experience among partners of naval personnel. Methods A cross-sectional survey of 435 male and female partners of naval personnel selected using the multistage sampling technique from the Navy Barracks in Lagos, Nigeria was conducted. Data were collected using a 40 item interviewer-administered questionnaire between August and September 2017. Univariate, bivariate and multivariate analysis was done to identify the predictors of partners’ experience of IPV. Analysis was done at p-value ≤0.05. Results The mean age of the respondents was 32.7 ± 7.86yrs and 72% were females. The lifetime prevalence of any IPV experience was 40.7% (with 74.4% of this experienced by females, CI: 0.81–1.91). The prevalence of controlling behaviour, psychological, sexual, economic and physical IPV were 31.5%, 16.3% 12.4%, 12.0% and 8.5% respectively. There was a positive association between experience of IPV and respondents’ occupational status (p < 0.0001), lifetime experience of physical (p < 0.0001), sexual abuse (<0.0001), and history of childhood abuse (p < 0.0001). After adjustment for confounders, age (AOR = 2.11, CI = 1.07–4.16), occupational status (AOR = 4.56, CI = 2.30–9.02), history of childhood abuse (AOR = 2.10, CI = 1.26–3.49,) and partners’ alcohol use (AOR = 3.41, CI = 1.38–8.39) remained significant factors influencing experience of IPV. Conclusion The prevalence of IPV experience among partners of naval personnel was high. Being unemployed, experience of abuse in childhood and having a partner who consumed alcohol increased partners’ vulnerability to IPV. Naval personnel would benefit from marital counseling and training on non-violence conflict resolution strategies.

scholarly journals The Impact of NORTH STAR on Suicidality, Substance Problems, Intimate Partner Violence, and Child Abuse

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy M Smith Slep ◽  
Richard E Heyman ◽  
Michael F Lorber ◽  
David J Linkh
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Child Abuse ◽  
Air Force ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Absolute Risk ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Institutional Review Board ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Institutional Review ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Introduction We evaluated the effectiveness of New Orientation for Reducing Threats to Health from Secretive-problems That Affect Readiness (NORTH STAR), a community assessment, planning, and action framework to reduce the prevalence of suicidality, substance problems, intimate partner violence, and child abuse. Materials and Methods One-third of U.S. Air Force bases worldwide were randomly assigned to NORTH STAR (n = 12) or an assessment-and-feedback-only condition (n = 12). Two Air Force-wide, cross-sectional, anonymous, web-based surveys were conducted of randomly selected samples assessing risk/protective factors and outcomes. This study was reviewed and approved by the institutional review board at the investigators’ university and by the institutional review board at Fort Detrick. Results NORTH STAR, relative to control, bases experienced a 33% absolute risk reduction in hazardous drinking rates and cumulative risk, although, given the small number of bases, these effects were not statistically significant. Conclusions Given its relatively low cost, use of empirically supported light-touch interventions, and emphasis on sustainability with existing resources, NORTH STAR may be a useful system for prevention of a range of adult behavioral health problems that are difficult to impact.

scholarly journals Spatial distribution and determinants of intimate partner violence among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia: Spatial and Multilevel analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dessie Abebaw Angaw ◽  
Alemakef Wagnew Melesse ◽  
Bisrat Misganaw Geremew ◽  
Getayeneh Antehunegn Tesema
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Spatial Distribution ◽  
Multilevel Analysis ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
P Value ◽  
Public Health Programs ◽  
Reproductive Age Women

Abstract Background Intimate partner violence is a serious global public health problem particularly in low-and middle-income countries such as Ethiopia where women's empowerment is limited. Despite the high prevalence of intimate partner violence in Ethiopia, there is limited evidence on the spatial distribution and determinants of intimate partner violence among reproductive-age women. Exploring the spatial distribution of intimate partner violence is crucial to identify hotspot areas of intimate partner violence to design targeted health care interventions. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the spatial distribution and determinants of intimate partner violence among reproductive-age women in Ethiopia. Methods A secondary data analysis was done based on the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS) data. A total weighted sample of 6090 reproductive-age women were included in the study. The spatial scan statistical analysis was done to identify the significant hotspot areas of intimate partner violence. A multilevel binary logistic regression analysis was fitted to identify significant determinants of intimate partner violence. Deviance, Intra-cluster Correlation Coefficient (ICC), Median Odds Ratio, and Proportional Change in Variance (PCV) were used for model comparison as well as for checking model fitness. Variables with a p-value less than 0.2 were considered in the multivariable analysis. In the multivariable multilevel analysis, the Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) with 95% Confidence Interval (CI) were reported to declare statistical significance and strength of association between intimate partner violence and independent variables. Results The spatial analysis revealed that the spatial distribution of intimate partner violence was significantly varied across the country (Moran’s I = 0.1007, p-value < 0.0001). The SaTScan analysis identified a total of 192 significant clusters, of these 181 were primary clusters located in the Benishangul-Gumuz, Gambella, northwest Amhara, and west Oromia regions. In the multivariable multilevel analysis; women aged 45–49 years (AOR = 2.79, 95% CI 1.52–5.10), women attained secondary education (AOR = 0.61, 95% CI 0.38–0.98), women in the richest household (AOR = 0.58, 95% CI 0.35–0.97), > 10 family size (AOR = 3.85, 95% CI 1.41–10.54), and high community women empowerment (AOR = 0.66, 95% CI 0.49–0.8)) were significantly associated with intimate partner violence. Conclusions Intimate partner violence among reproductive-age women had significant spatial variation across the country. Women's age, education status, family size, community women empowerment, and wealth status were found significant determinants of intimate partner violence. Therefore, public health programs should design targeted interventions in identified hot spot areas to reduce the incidence of intimate partner violence. Besides, health programmers should scale up public health programs designed to enhance women's autonomy to reduce the incidence of intimate partner violence and its consequences.

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