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Comparing Factors Associated With Intimate Partner Violence Among Rural and Urban Women in Northern Uganda
Robyn Lesley Richmond1, Wei Hao Lee1, Sophia Lin1
1University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
|September 6, 2022
Summary
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is prevalent in northern Uganda, affecting nearly 80% of women. Economic empowerment may reduce IPV rates in urban settings, suggesting interventions targeting gender inequality could be beneficial.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Gender Studies
Background:
- Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant global public health concern.
- Northern Uganda faces high IPV rates, exacerbated by historical socio-economic and political instability.
- Limited research exists on IPV prevalence and determinants in this specific region.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV) among rural and urban women in northern Uganda.
- To identify risk factors and potential protective factors associated with IPV in different settings.
- To inform targeted interventions for IPV reduction in northern Uganda.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 856 women in northern Uganda (409 rural, 447 urban).
- Data were collected on experiences of emotional, physical, and sexual IPV.
- Logistic regression analysis was used to identify determinants of IPV.
Main Results:
- High lifetime (nearly 80%) and past-year (approx. 50%) IPV prevalence was observed.
- Younger age was a significant risk factor for IPV in both rural and urban cohorts.
- Rural IPV determinants included male partner's alcohol abuse, prior physical altercations, and controlling behaviors.
- Urban IPV protective factors included economic empowerment markers like decision-making power and mobile phone ownership.
Conclusions:
- Intimate partner violence (IPV) represents a critical public health issue in northern Uganda.
- Economic empowerment shows potential as a protective factor against IPV, particularly for urban women.
- Interventions addressing gender wealth inequality and further research into IPV enablers are recommended.
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