HOUSEHOLD SMOKING AND INTIMATE PARTNER ABUSE IN JOS SOUTH LGA, PLATEAU STATE
O C Uchendu1,2, K N Daloek1
1Department of Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Household intimate partner abuse (IPA) is common in Nigeria and linked to smoking behaviors within homes. While smoking doesn't solely predict abuse, screening for it alongside other addictions is advised for intervention.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Criminology
Background:
- Cigarette smoking is a significant public health issue.
- Household smoking patterns can be influenced by social networks.
- Smoking has been linked to negative mental and physical health outcomes, including intimate partner abuse (IPA).
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the prevalence of smoking within households.
- To examine the relationship between household smoking and intimate partner abuse (IPA).
Main Methods:
- A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in Plateau State, Nigeria.
- 661 household heads or adult members were selected using multi-staged cluster sampling.
- Intimate partner abuse (IPA) was assessed using the 30-item Abusive Behaviour Inventory.
Main Results:
- The prevalence of household IPA was 58.1%.
- IPA was significantly higher in households with smoking members (75.2%) and among current smoking household heads (79.7%).
- No predictive association was found between household smoking and IPA prevalence.
Conclusions:
- Household IPA is prevalent and associated with smoking.
- Routine screening for smoking and other addictive behaviors is recommended during IPA assessments.
- Understanding the dynamics between smoking and IPA is crucial for effective interventions.
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