ISSN 2326-7291
International Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology ISSN 2326-7291 Vol. 8 (7), pp. 001-008, July, 2019. © International Scholars Journals
Full Length Research Paper
Physical violence among intimate partners in Nigeria: A multi level analysis
Yusuf O. B.1*, Arulogun O. S.2, Oladepo O.2 and Olowokeere F.1
1Department of Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
2Department of Health promotion and Education, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Accepted 12 March, 2019
Abstract
Gender based violence is gaining more and more recognition, the world over. The prevalence and factors associated with physical violence as it affects both men and women taking into account the hierarchical nature of the data was reported in this study. A descriptive cross sectional survey was carried out on adult women and men in three selected states of Nigeria. A random effect logistic model was fitted. More female respondents had experienced physical violence compared with males. Behavioural factors of partners were found to greatly influence domestic violence against females such as young age and partner’s smoking and drinking status. These results would provide more insights into the determinants of violence in developing country settings.
Key words: Physical violence, intimate partners, multilevel analysis, determinants.