Journal
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Volume 17, Issue 1, Pages -Publisher
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2022.2128263
Keywords
Intimate partner violence; civil servants; men; perceptions; focus group discussion; Nigeria
Funding
- Medical Education Partnership Initiative in Nigeria - Fogarty International Center
- Office of AIDS Research
- National Human Genome Research Institute of the National Institute of Health
- Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
- Office of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator [R24TW008878]
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Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a pervasive human rights violation that negatively impacts the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities. The study aimed to explore the perceptions of male civil servants in Ibadan, Nigeria regarding IPV perpetration, and document their suggested measures for preventing IPV in Nigerian communities. The findings highlighted the need for preventive and educational interventions targeting both genders to end IPV among women and men.
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is one of the most pervasive human rights violation which has negative impacts on the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities. Purpose The aim of this study was to explore the perceptions of male civil servants in Ibadan, Nigeria about the perpetration of IPV and to document their suggested measures to prevent IPV in our communities in Nigeria. Methods Four focus group discussions were conducted among 36 male civil servants selected from Oyo State Secretariat, Ibadan using purposive sampling technique. Data were transcribed and analysed using thematic approach. Results Six major themes were identified; awareness of the forms of IPV, women and men as victims, causes, attitude, consequences as well as the suggested strategies for the prevention of IPV. Physical and psychological abuse were mentioned across the groups. The respondents pointed out that women experience IPV more than men, but that men also experience it. Some respondents stated that physical and psychological abuse against female intimate partners were acceptable in some circumstances according to the societal norms. The negative effects of IPV on physical, mental and social well-being of the individual, families and society were mentioned. Suggested ways of preventing IPV include tolerance and patience which will promote healthy, respectful and non-violent relationships among intimate partners. Conclusion Considering the perceptions and attitudes of these men to IPV, it is important to reach out to both genders for appropriate preventive and educational intervention in ending IPV among women and men.
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