@article{ref1,
title="Intimate partner violence among women of childbearing age in a primary health care centre in Nigeria",
journal="African journal of reproductive health",
year="2002",
author="Ilika, Amobi L. and Okonkwo, Prosper I. and Adogu, Prosper Obunikem Uchechukwu",
volume="6",
number="3",
pages="53-58",
abstract="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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1118-4841",
doi="10.2307/3583257",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/3583257"
}