Risk factors associated with high prevalence of intimate partner violence amongst school-going young women (aged 15-24years) in Maputo, Mozambique.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In many countries, there is evidence that intimate partner violence is prevalent among young women. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and the factors associated with intimate partner violence in young women (aged 15-24 years) attending secondary schools in Maputo, Mozambique.

Method

Using a probability proportional sampling strategy, 431 participants were recruited, and the data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire. Binary and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to assess the association between IPV and sociodemographic and sociocultural factors. Odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) are reported.

Results

Of the 413 participants, 248 (60%) (95% CI: 55.15-64.61) had experienced at least one form o

SUBMITTER: Maguele MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7725391 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature