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Published in: BMC Women's Health 1/2018

Open Access 01-12-2018 | Research article

Perception of Beninese on intimate partner violence: evidence from 2011-2012 Benin demographic health survey

Authors: Alphonse Kpozehouen, Noël Moussiliou Paraïso, Yolaine Glèlè Ahanhanzo, Elvyre Klikpo, Charles Sossa Jérôme, Laurent T. Ouédraogo, Roger Salamon

Published in: BMC Women's Health | Issue 1/2018

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Abstract

Background

Violence against women remains an important issue of inequality in African societies, with several consequences to health, social and economic status. This study aims to identify the factors related to the perception of intimate partner violence in Benin.

Methods

Data on intimate partner violence was collected by conducting live interviews, and from the Benin Demographic and Health Survey 2012. The dependent variable was acceptance of intimate partner violence. The independent variables were socio-demographic features such as age, level of education, matrimonial status, ethnicity, religion, place of residence and the index of economic well-being. Logistic regressions were performed and odds ratios (OR) with a confidence interval of 95% (CI95%) were estimated.

Results

Among the 21,574 people who answered the questions relating to violence against women by an intimate partner, the prevalence of acceptance of intimate partner violence was 15.77%. Ethnicity, level of education, administrative department of residence, religion, and socio-economic quintile were factors associated with the respondents’ acceptance of violence against women by an intimate partner.

Conclusion

Acceptance of intimate partner violence could be a major obstacle to the success of some health programs. There is a need to break the norms that support the vulnerability of women in Beninese society.
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Metadata
Title
Perception of Beninese on intimate partner violence: evidence from 2011-2012 Benin demographic health survey
Authors
Alphonse Kpozehouen
Noël Moussiliou Paraïso
Yolaine Glèlè Ahanhanzo
Elvyre Klikpo
Charles Sossa Jérôme
Laurent T. Ouédraogo
Roger Salamon
Publication date
01-12-2018
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Women's Health / Issue 1/2018
Electronic ISSN: 1472-6874
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-018-0633-x

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