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Intimate Partner Violence and Help-Seeking Among Ethiopian Women
Nasser B Ebrahim1, Madhu S Atteraya2
1Department of Public Health, Keimyung University, 1095 Dalgubeol-Daero, Dalseo-Gu, Daegu, 42601, South Korea. Nasser.ebrahim9@gmail.com.
Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
|July 31, 2020
Summary
In Ethiopia, women seeking family help for intimate partner violence (IPV) were more likely to have experienced emotional abuse. This highlights challenges and cultural norms surrounding IPV help-seeking behaviors.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Gender Studies
Background:
- Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health issue in Ethiopia.
- Understanding help-seeking behaviors is crucial for IPV prevention strategies.
- Limited research exists on the connection between help-seeking sources and IPV experiences in Ethiopia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between different help-seeking sources and the experience of intimate partner violence (IPV) among Ethiopian women.
- To identify patterns in help-seeking behaviors related to emotional, physical, and sexual violence.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the 2016 Ethiopia Demographic and Health Survey.
- Included ever-married women aged 15 to 49 years (n=4469).
- Analyzed associations between seeking formal/informal help and experiencing different forms of IPV.
Main Results:
- 24% experienced emotional abuse, 23.1% physical violence, and 10.1% sexual violence.
- Women seeking informal help (family) were 2.42 times more likely to have experienced emotional abuse.
- No significant association was found between help-seeking (formal or informal) and physical or sexual violence.
Conclusions:
- Seeking family support may be linked to higher reported emotional abuse, suggesting complex dynamics.
- Cultural and social norms may contribute to the underreporting or acceptance of IPV.
- Further research is needed to address barriers to effective help-seeking for all forms of IPV in Ethiopia.
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