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Intimate Partner Violence Among Women of Reproductive Age in Nicaragua: Results From a Nationwide Survey.
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Journal of Interpersonal Violence . May2022, Vol. 37 Issue 9/10, pNP7225-NP7241. 17p. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- This article aims to identify the factors associated with intimate partner violence (IPV) using data from the latest available nationwide survey in Nicaragua. A secondary analysis of the 2011–2012 Nicaraguan Demography and Health Survey (ENDESA 2011–2012) was conducted. A total of 12,605 women aged 15–49 years who had reported being married or united were included. IPV (yes/no) was defined as the outcome variable, and it was considered if a woman suffered verbal, psychological, physical, or sexual violence during the previous 12 months. Crude and adjusted odds ratios with 95% CI were calculated using a bivariate and multivariate logistic regression model. A p value <.05 was considered statistically significant and did not correct p values for multiple testing. The overall prevalence of IPV was 17.5%. Women living in urban setting (AOR: 1.51, 95% CI: 1.26–1.80), women who self-identify as native (AOR: 1.34, 95% CI: 1.34–1.61) or women who have a history of abuse as a child (AOR: 1.96, 95% CI: 1.69–2.27) were more likely to suffer IPV compared to their counterparts. Age was found to be a protective factor for IPV. Variables such as educational level and wealth index, do not report any association with IPV. Our findings shows that IPV in Nicaragua continues to be a frequent event. The results provide evidence of drivers for IPV at a national level. These findings are useful for the design of intervention policies and strategies for the prevention of IPV. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *INTIMATE partner violence
*STATISTICS
*CONFIDENCE intervals
*MULTIVARIATE analysis
*MULTIPLE regression analysis
*SOCIAL norms
*WOMEN
*INTERVIEWING
*SOCIAL stigma
*SURVEYS
*ODDS ratio
*STATISTICAL sampling
*DATA analysis software
*REPRODUCTIVE health
*SECONDARY analysis
*EDUCATIONAL attainment
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08862605
- Volume :
- 37
- Issue :
- 9/10
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Interpersonal Violence
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 156805296
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0886260520967145