title: Sociocultural and Victimization Factors That Impact Attitudes Toward Intimate Partner Violence Among Kenyan Women.
abstract: This study investigates the association between acceptance of intimate partner violence (IPV) and reported IPV victimization among Kenyan women, taking into consideration select sociocultural factors that may also influence acceptance of IPV. Data from a nationally representative, cross-sectional, household survey conducted between November 2008 and February 2009 in Kenya were analyzed. Hierarchical multiple regression was conducted to estimate the effect of select sociodemographic characteristics and reported IPV victimization on acceptance of IPV. The results showed that while both sociodemographic characteristics and reported IPV victimization were significantly associated with IPV acceptance, sociocultural factors had a greater impact. Programs aimed at empowering women and culturally competent IPV prevention strategies may be the key elements to reducing IPV.
authors.affiliation: University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA gmugoya@bamaed.ua.edu.
authors.forename: George C T
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: Mugoya
authors.affiliation: University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA.
authors.forename: Tricia H
authors.initials: TH
authors.lastname: Witte
authors.affiliation: University of Arizona, Tuscon, AZ, USA.
authors.forename: Kacey C
authors.initials: KC
authors.lastname: Ernst
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001290:Attitude; D019548:Crime Victims / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D000066511:Intimate Partner Violence / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D007630:Kenya; D012742:Sex Offenses; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data
keywords: Kenya; attitudes; intimate partner violence; perceptions; socioculture