Ključne reči
Infertility
Prevalence
Risk Factors
Apstrakt
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
- 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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