Domestic violence among married women of reproductive age in Zimbabwe: a cross sectional study
Domestic violence among married women of reproductive age in Zimbabwe: a cross sectional study
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津巴布韦已婚育龄妇女的家庭暴力:一项横断面研究
DOI:
10.1186/s12889-020-8447-9
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发表时间:
2020-03-18
影响因子:
4.5
通讯作者:
Zhao, Kai
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作者:
Lasong, Joseph;Zhang, Yuan;Zhao, Kai
Background Domestic violence does not only violate women's fundamental human rights but it also undermines them from achieving their fullest potential around the world. This study was conducted to assess trends and factors associated with domestic violence among married women of reproductive age in Zimbabwe. Method This was a cross-sectional study which used secondary data obtained from 2005/06, 2010/11 and 2015 Zimbabwe Demographic and Health Surveys (ZDHS). Respondents ranged from married or living with a partner (15-49 years). Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to examine factors associated with domestic violence. Results Out of 4472 women who were currently married, 1907 (42.7%) had ever experienced one form of domestic violence (physical, emotional and sexual violence). Women aged 40-49 was deemed a protective factor against domestic violence. Risk of domestic violence was higher among working women than unemployed women [AOR = 1.35; p