Ilika Amobi L, Okonkwo Prosper I, Adogu Prosper
Department of Community Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, P.M.B. 5025, Nnewi.
Afr J Reprod Health. 2002 Dec;6(3):53-8.
This study assessed the prevalence and characteristics of intimate partner violence among women of childbearing age in a primary health centre. With interviewer-administered questionnaire, information on partner violence was elicited from three hundred women of childbearing age selected by systematic sampling in a primary health care (PHC) centre. Over 40% had experienced violence within the last 12 months. Type of marriage and partner's education had effect on violence. Perceived reasons for violence were economic demand (56.1%), reproductive issues (42.5%), alcohol and drugs (61.2%). Forty eight per cent reported to family members. Only 1% reported to the Police. Intimate partner violence is a prevalent public health problem in eastern Nigeria. Health workers and social organisations should recognise the problem and offer necessary support, and women should be empowered to navigate through the problem.
本研究评估了一家初级保健中心育龄妇女中亲密伴侣暴力的患病率及特征。通过访谈员管理的问卷，从一家初级卫生保健（PHC）中心通过系统抽样选取的300名育龄妇女中获取了有关伴侣暴力的信息。超过40%的妇女在过去12个月内遭受过暴力。婚姻类型和伴侣的教育程度对暴力有影响。暴力的感知原因包括经济需求（56.1%）、生育问题（42.5%）、酒精和毒品（61.2%）。48%的人向家庭成员报告过。只有1%的人向警方报告过。亲密伴侣暴力在尼日利亚东部是一个普遍存在的公共卫生问题。卫生工作者和社会组织应认识到这一问题并提供必要支持，应赋予妇女应对这一问题的能力。
