Intimate Partner Violence among Women of Childbearing Age in a Primary Health Care Centre in Nigeria
This study assessed the prevalence and characteristics of intimate partner violence among women of childbearing age in a primary health centre. With interviewer-administered questionnaire, information on partner violence was elicited from three hundred women of childbearing age selected by systemati...
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Published in | African journal of reproductive health Vol. 6; no. 3 |
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Format | Journal Article |
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Nigeria
Women's Health and Action Research Centre
12.07.2004
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Summary: | This study assessed the prevalence and characteristics of intimate
partner violence among women of childbearing age in a primary health
centre. With interviewer-administered questionnaire, information on
partner violence was elicited from three hundred women of childbearing
age selected by systematic sampling in a primary health care (PHC)
centre. Over 40% had experienced violence within the last 12 months.
Type of marriage and partner's education had effect on violence.
Perceived reasons for violence were economic demand (56.1%),
reproductive issues (42.5%), alcohol and drugs (61.2%). Forty eight per
cent reported to family members. Only 1% reported to the Police.
Intimate partner violence is a prevalent public health problem in
eastern Nigeria. Health workers and social organisations should
recognise the problem and offer necessary support, and women should be
empowered to navigate through the problem. (Afr J Reprod Health 2002;
6[3]: 53-58) |
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ISSN: | 1118-4841 1118-4841 |