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 inAfrican journal of reproductive health Vol. 6; no. 3
Main Author Amobi L Ilika, Prosper I Okonkwo and Prosper Adogu
Format Journal Article
Published Nigeria Women's Health and Action Research Centre 12.07.2004
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childbearing
Intimate partner violence
women
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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)
ISSN:1118-4841
1118-4841