Citation

Adejimi AA, Akinyemi OO, Sekoni OO, Fawole OI. Int. J. Qual. Stud. Health Well-Being 2022; 17(1): e2128263.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, Co-Action Pub.)

DOI

10.1080/17482631.2022.2128263

PMID

36258675

Abstract

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to explore the perceptions of male civil servants in Ibadan, Nigeria about the perpetration of IPV and to document their suggested measures to prevent IPV in our communities in Nigeria.

METHODS: Four focus group discussions were conducted among 36 male civil servants selected from Oyo State Secretariat, Ibadan using purposive sampling technique. Data were transcribed and analysed using thematic approach.

RESULTS: Six major themes were identified; awareness of the forms of IPV, women and men as victims, causes, attitude, consequences as well as the suggested strategies for the prevention of IPV. Physical and psychological abuse were mentioned across the groups. The respondents pointed out that women experience IPV more than men, but that men also experience it. Some respondents stated that physical and psychological abuse against female intimate partners were acceptable in some circumstances according to the societal norms. The negative effects of IPV on physical, mental and social well-being of the individual, families and society were mentioned. Suggested ways of preventing IPV include tolerance and patience which will promote healthy, respectful and non-violent relationships among intimate partners.

CONCLUSION: Considering the perceptions and attitudes of these men to IPV, it is important to reach out to both genders for appropriate preventive and educational intervention in ending IPV among women and men.

Language: en

Keywords

Humans; Nigeria; Female; Male; Risk Factors; Attitude; Intimate partner violence; Qualitative Research; perceptions; *Intimate Partner Violence/prevention & control/psychology; civil servants; focus group discussion; men; Sexual Partners; Social Norms