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.

Intimate Partner Violence and Risk for Depression Among Postpartum Women in Lima, Peru

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 380-398 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfredo Gomez-Beloz ◽  
Michelle A. Williams ◽  
Sixto E. Sanchez ◽  
Nelly Lam
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Postpartum Women ◽  
Depression Severity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Maternal Experience ◽  
Patient Health ◽  
History Of

A cross-sectional study of 2,317 women who delivered at Instituto Nacional Materno Perinatal, Lima, Peru, was carried out to evaluate risk of depression in relation to maternal experience with intimate partner violence (IPV) before and during pregnancy. Depression severity was assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire Depression Subset (PHQ-9). The prevalence of IPV during lifetime and pregnancy was 44% and 21%, respectively. Adjusted odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals for each level of depression severity associated with history of IPV during pregnancy were: mild 1.4 (1.9–2.3); moderate 2.9 (1.8–4.5); moderately severe 5.5 (3.4–9.2); and severe 9.9 (5.1–19.9). A positive gradient was observed for severity of depression and IPV during pregnancy (trend p < 0.001). Postpartum women who experienced IPV during pregnancy had higher levels of depression severity than did nonabused women.

scholarly journals Intimate partner violence among postpartum women: associated factors

2018 ◽  
Vol 71 (suppl 3) ◽  
pp. 1306-1312 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karla Oliveira Marcacine ◽  
Erika de Sá Vieira Abuchaim ◽  
Larissa Jardini ◽  
Kelly Pereira Coca ◽  
Ana Cristina Freitas de Vilhena Abrão
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Lower Probability ◽  
Postpartum Women ◽  
Exposure Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Weight

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify the profile and assess the self-esteem of postpartum women, to characterize their babies and partners, and to verify the association of these characteristics with the occurrence of intimate partner violence (IPV). Method: Cross-sectional study with 207 postpartum women assisted in a public clinic. Results: There was no statistic correlation among the sociodemographic variables, personal and obstetric characteristics with the occurrence of IPV. The postpartum women who showed low self-esteem presented a higher exposure risk to IPV (p<0.01; OR=2.01 and CI 95% [1.40-2.87]). The mothers of the babies that were born with low weight (less than 2,500 g) had almost twice the chances of suffering violence (p<0.05; OR=1.74 and CI 95% [1.00-3.03]). The women whose partners did not consume alcohol presented a lower probability to be exposed to IPV (p<0.05; OR=0.182 and CI 95% [0.03-0.93]). Conclusion: Women's low self-esteem, babies' inappropriate weight and consumption of alcohol by partners were correlated to the occurrence of IPV.

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 R.E.S.P.e.c.T and intimate partner violence: a cross-sectional study using DHS data in Kenya

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caleb L Ward ◽  
Siobán D Harlow
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Access To Health Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Summary Score ◽  
Wife Beating ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Negatively Associated

Abstract Background Thirty percent of all women experience intimate partner violence (IPV) in their lifetime. The aim of this study was to examine the association between the World Health Organization’s (WHO) novel R.E.S.P.E.C.T framework for intervention and IPV prevalence among women in Kenya. Methods We used the 2014 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS). Only women selected for the domestic violence module and who were married/living with their partner were eligible for this study (n=3,737). We created a summary score for each strategy denoted by R.E.S.P.T based on availability of questions addressing these strategies in the KDHS, and a total score that summed responses across all strategies. Each letter was assessed with Cronbach’s Alpha. Multiple logistic regression models were used to investigate the relationship between R.E.S.P.T scores and IPV.Results All strategies except for E lowered the odds of IPV. Decision-making (R) was negatively associated with experiencing IPV (OR = 0.62 [0.53-0.72]). Land and property ownership (E) were positively associated with experiencing IPV (OR = 1.25 [1.08-1.43]). Access to health care (S) was negatively associated with experiencing IPV (OR = 0.55 [0.48-0.63]). Higher levels of wealth (P) were negatively associated with experiencing IPV (OR = 0.47 [0.37-0.62]). Not justifying wife-beating in any scenario (T) was negatively associated with experiencing IPV (OR = 0.39 [0.29-0.53]). After adjusting for demographics, a 1-unit increase in total R.E.S.P.T score was negatively associated with experiencing IPV (AOR= 0.63 [0.57-0.70]) with a similar finding for IPV in the past 12 months (AOR = 0.59 [0.53-0.66]). Younger age, higher education, and Muslim religion were associated with decreased odds of experiencing IPV while living in a rural location and working were associated with increased odds of experiencing IPV.Conclusions Our study provides initial evidence that by implementing the multi-strategy R.E.S.P.E.C.T framework, countries can dramatically lower the odds of women experiencing IPV. The DHS can be used as a tool to monitor implementation and efficacy of this novel strategy.

scholarly journals Intimate partner violence among pregnant women in Uganda

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua Epuitai ◽  
Samson Udho ◽  
Anna Grace Auma ◽  
Rose Chalo Nabirye
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Marital Conflicts ◽  
History Of ◽  
Average Monthly Income ◽  
Violence During Pregnancy

Background: Intimate partner violence may be more prevalent during pregnancy as women are more vulnerable. Aims: To determine the prevalence of intimate partner violence and associated factors among pregnant women at Soroti Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 180 pregnant women. Data were collected using a pre-tested, semi-structured questionnaire. Intimate partner violence was measured using the revised Conflict Tactile Scale 2. Findings: The overall prevalence of intimate partner violence during pregnancy was 27.8%. Household average monthly income, experiences of intimate partner violence before pregnancy and marital conflicts were independently associated with intimate partner violence during pregnancy. Conclusions: Screening should be done during antenatal care among women with low household income, marital conflicts, and history of intimate partner violence before pregnancy to identify and manage cases of intimate partner violence. More research is needed to identify interventions for reduction of intimate partner violence during pregnancy.

scholarly journals Estudio de las diferencias culturales en las relaciones violentas de pareja de España y Perú

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 198-225
Author(s):  
Juan Francisco Rubio Laborda ◽  
Pilar Almansa Martínez ◽  
José Vicente Navarro Henarejos ◽  
María del Mar Pastor Bravo
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Gender Violence ◽  
Traffic Light ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Probabilistic Sampling ◽  
Las Mujeres

Objetivo: Determinar la violencia de género sufrida y ejercida en función de la cultura, edad y nivel educativo. Metodología: Estudio transversal descriptivo con una muestra de 130 sujetos seleccionados aleatoriamente mediante el muestreo no probabilístico por cuotas en los países de España y Perú, siendo 53 hombres y 77 mujeres, sobre los que se aplicó un test de valoración de relaciones violentas de pareja, llamado el “semáforo de la violencia”.Resultados: Se encontraron asociaciones significativas según países en los ítems relacionados con el control de la vestimenta y de las salidas, el castigo mediante indiferencia, los celos, la sobreprotección y el control a través del móvil. Por otra parte, la educación formal genera una disminución de la violencia de género sufrida en mujeres. Respecto a la edad, los varones entre 25 y 30 años muestran un aumento significativo en la violencia verbal y la coacción sexual que ejercen.Conclusión: Las normas culturales y tradicionales pueden afectar a las relaciones violentas de pareja. Por lo que han de ser tenidas en cuenta al educar en igualdad para elaborar nuevos constructos sociales, haciendo énfasis en las mujeres con baja educación formal por ser más vulnerables de sufrir violencia de género y en los hombres del grupo etario que más la ejerce. Objective: To examine intimate partner violence in relation to culture, age and educational level of those involved.Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study involving a sample of 130 subjects, randomly selected through non-probabilistic sampling by quotas, in Spain and Peru (53 men and 77 women). An evaluation of violent intimate partner relationships was undertaken using a tool known as the "Traffic Light of Gender Violence".Results: Significant association was found between countries and the items related to the control of dress and outings, punishment by indifference, jealousy, overprotection and control by means of the mobile phone. On the other hand, formal education generates a decrease in gender violence suffered in women. With regard to age, males between 25 and 30 years of age show a significant increase in verbal violence and sexual coercion.Conclusion: Cultural and traditional rules can affect intimate partner violence. Therefore, they should be considered when educating for equality in order to elaborate new social constructs, focusing particularly on women with low levels of formal education (because they are more vulnerable to gender violence) and on men of the age group that tends to use it more.

scholarly journals A Cross-Sectional Study to Explore Intimate Partner Violence and Barriers to Empowerment of Women in Armenia

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Russell Kabir ◽  
Hafiz T. A. Khan
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact

Background. Intimate partner violence is a major problem worldwide and it is one of the most social issues in Armenia. Empowerment is one of the important factors that helps women to break the cycle of violence by their husband/partner. The aim of this research is to explore the impact of intimate partner violence on empowerment of Armenian women of reproductive age group. Methods. This cross-sectional study used data Armenia Demography and Health Survey Data 2015-16. A total 6116 women were selected from 8749 households at both urban and rural places of Armenia for interview using multistage cluster sampling technique. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 24. Results. The respondents aged between 35 and 49 years are more likely to face violence compared to other age group (p≤0.001). The respondents who have no decision-making power, about 89% of them, are experiencing intimate partner violence, whereas only 11% are facing intimate partner violence among those who have decision-making power (p≤0.001). The logistic regression analysis reveals that age of the respondents, number of children in the households, wealth index, and empowerment status are significantly associated with intimate partner violence. Conclusion. Intimate partner violence has significant impact on the empowerment of women in Armenia. This study revealed that women with no empowerment are more likely to experience intimate partner violence compared to those women who are empowered in Armenian society.

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