title: Factors influencing gender based violence among men and women in selected states in Nigeria.
abstract: This study determined the factors associated with gender based violence among 3000 men and women in selected states in Nigeria. Respondents who had experienced physical violence were 806 (26.9%), comprising 353 (11.8%) males and 453 (15.1%) females (p<0.001). Respondents who had experienced sexual violence were 364 (12.1%) of which 221 (7.4%) were males and 143 (4.8%) were females (p<0.0001). Married female respondents were more likely to experience physical violence than single respondents (OR= 1.71, 95%CI: 1.15-2.53 p=0.008). In addition, lower risk of experiencing sexual violence among males was observed among those who do not drink alcohol. The study has shown that gender based violence still constitutes a problem in Nigeria, affecting women more than men. However, efforts should be geared towards addressing the factors that promote violence among both sexes through increased awareness and education.
authors.affiliation: Dept of Health Promotion and Education, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Oladepo
authors.forename: O B
authors.initials: OB
authors.lastname: Yusuf
authors.forename: O S
authors.initials: OS
authors.lastname: Arulogun
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D000368:Aged; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000453:epidemiology; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009549:Nigeria / Q000453:epidemiology; D011287:Prejudice; D017678:Sex Distribution; D012742:Sex Offenses / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D014754:Violence / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*