TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2016//
TI  - Correlates of female-perpetrated intimate partner violence in Kano, Northern Nigeria
JO  - Journal of interpersonal violence
A1  - Amole, Taiwo G.
A1  - Bello, Shehu
A1  - Odoh, Chisom
A1  - Aliyu, Muktar H.
A1  - Iliyasu, Zubairu
SP  - 2240
EP  - 2254
VL  - 31
IS  - 12
N2  - Women are by no means the exclusive victims of intimate partner violence (IPV). This study assessed the lifetime prevalence and predictors of female-perpetrated IPV among public servants in Kano, Nigeria. Using a descriptive cross-sectional design and systematic sampling, pre-tested structured self-administered questionnaires were used to assess prevalence, types, and predictors of IPV among 302 married men. The lifetime prevalence of IPV was 66.8% (n = 177; 95% confidence interval [CI] = [60.7, 72.4]). Of surveyed men who have ever experienced violence, 78.0% (n = 138), 81.4% (n = 144), and 16.4% (n = 29) encountered physical assault, psychological aggression, and sexual coercion, respectively. After controlling for confounders, having ≥5 children, adjusted odds ratio (aOR) [95% CI] = 3.93 [1.16, 13.29], p =.027, and childhood experience of violence, aOR [95% CI] = 0.14 [0.05, 0.39], p =.0001, remained significant predictors of female-perpetrated IPV. In conclusion, female-perpetrated IPV is prevalent in northern Nigeria. Addressing IPV will require comprehensive violence prevention measures, including counseling and support for victims and exposed children.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0886-2605
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0886260515573576
ID  - ref1
ER  -