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Predictors and Implications of Intimate Partner Violence Against Married Female Youths in Nigeria

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This paper examines the predictors and implications of intimate partner violence (IPV) against married female youths. Nigeria’s Demographic and Health Survey data are analysed. The results indicate that emotional violence and physical violence are the most reported forms of IPV. Significant predictors of IPV in the sample include age, region, age at first marriage, education, wealth status, number of living children, spouse’s education, jealousy, and alcohol consumption. IPV is significantly associated with ever use of modern contraceptives, unwanted childbirths, and STIs. The results suggest that in order to lessen IPV prevalence and its implications among married female youths, policies to discourage early marriage, promote post primary schooling, and discourage alcohol consumption are imperative.

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Wusu, O. Predictors and Implications of Intimate Partner Violence Against Married Female Youths in Nigeria. J Fam Viol 30, 63–74 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-014-9654-x

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