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Most Nigerian women experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) do not seek help. Factors like education and witnessing abuse influence informal or formal help-seeking behaviors, highlighting barriers to support for survivors.

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  • Public Health
  • Women's Studies

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  • Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant global health issue affecting women.
  • Understanding help-seeking behaviors is crucial for developing effective support systems.
  • Limited research exists on IPV help-seeking patterns among Nigerian women.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of help-seeking behaviors among Nigerian women who have experienced IPV.
  • To identify factors associated with seeking formal or informal help for IPV.

Main Methods:

  • A study was conducted with 3,802 Nigerian women reporting past-year IPV.
  • Multinomial regression analysis was employed to examine factors influencing help-seeking.
  • Help-seeking was categorized into no help, informal help, and formal help.

Main Results:

  • A large majority (67%) of women did not seek any help for IPV.
  • 31% sought informal help, while only 1.9% sought formal help.
  • Higher education, witnessing paternal violence, controlling behaviors, physical IPV, and injury were linked to informal help-seeking.

Conclusions:

  • Most Nigerian women experiencing IPV do not access formal or informal support systems.
  • Specific factors, including witnessing domestic violence and experiencing physical harm, are associated with seeking help.
  • Findings can inform interventions to reduce barriers and improve access to support for IPV survivors in Nigeria.