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Keywords:
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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health issue globally, with high prevalence in sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Zambia faces a high burden of IPV among women aged 15-49 years.
  • Understanding the prevalence, risk factors, and distribution of IPV is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV) among women aged 15-49 years in Zambia.
  • To identify key risk factors associated with experiencing IPV.
  • To map the geo-spatial distribution of IPV across Zambian provinces.

Main Methods:

  • Secondary data analysis of the 2018 Zambia Demographic and Health Survey (ZDHS) women's dataset.
  • A sample of 9,503 women was analyzed using bivariate and multivariable logistic regression.
  • Geospatial mapping of IPV prevalence was conducted using QGIS software.

    • Main Results:

    • Overall IPV prevalence was 36.5%, with Muchinga province showing the highest rate (55.2%).
    • Factors significantly associated with increased odds of IPV included justifying wife beating (aOR=1.75), partner alcohol consumption (aOR=3.81), and witnessing parental violence (aOR=1.75).
    • North western province had the lowest IPV prevalence (22.6%).

    Conclusions:

    • Women who witnessed parental violence, justified wife beating, or had partners consuming alcohol faced higher odds of IPV in Zambia.
    • Interventions should focus on alcohol cessation and raising awareness about IPV.
    • Targeted strategies are needed for high-prevalence "hot spot" provinces.