Prevalence and Correlates of Intimate Partner Violence among Women with Infertility In Ibadan, Nigeria

Ключевые слова

Intimate Partner Violence
Infertility
Prevalence
Risk Factors

Аннотация

Background: Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a

prevalent form of violence against women,

encompassing physical, sexual, and emotional abuse,

as well as controlling behaviors by an intimate

partner. In Africa, where a high value is placed on

childbearing, infertile women face an increased risk

of IPV. This study aims to assess the prevalence

and correlates of IPV among infertile women in

Ibadan, Nigeria.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted

among infertile women who attended the

gynaecological clinic at the University College

Hospital Ibadan. A semi-structured was administered

to 377 women visiting the clinic from May to July

  1. Data analysis included descriptive statistics,

Chi-square tests, and logistic regression with a

significance level set at p<0.05.

Results: Mean age was 34.79±7.72 years with most

(47.5%) aged 24-34 years and 86.5% in monogamous

marriages. The majority (79.3%) had encountered

at least one form of IPV: 71.4% emotional violence,

59.4% physical IPV and 35.8% sexual violence.

Predictors of IPV were secondary education

(OR=3.953, 95% CI: 2.04-7.65), marriage duration

of 10-20 years (OR=2.152, 95% CI: 1.08-4.29),

infertility duration of 10-19 years (OR=16.326, 95%

CI: 6.75-39.50), partners aged 35-45 years

(OR=8.041, 95% CI: 3.76-17.20) and partners who

consumed alcohol (OR=1.778, 95% CI: 1.044-3.028).

Conclusion: There was a high prevalence of IPV,

with long-term infertility being a major predictor.

Alcohol consumption by partners was also associated

with higher odds of IPV. Screening for IPV in infertile

women, especially those with prolonged infertility, is

recommended during medical consultations.

Additionally, couple counseling programs that include

violence prevention components are advocated.

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