Wife-Beating Endorsements Among African Youths: Current Prevalence and Predictors in 14 Sub-Saharan African Countries From 2015 to 2021

Bamidele Emmanuel Ola*

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    Abstract

    This study investigates the prevalence and predictors of wife-beating endorsements among never-in-union male and female African youths, aged 15–24 years. Demographic and Health Survey data from 14 Sub-Saharan African countries (female = 55,387; male = 29,128) were analyzed using multiple logistic regression analyses. Approximately 37% of male and 42% of female African youths justified wife-beating, ranging from Mali (female = 71.1%, male = 58.7%) to Malawi (female = 21.4%, male = 22.3%). Young age, low education, limited Internet access, poverty, and rural residence were commonly associated with acceptance. Eliminating violence against women in Africa requires timely and adequate interventions.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)1934-1958
    Number of pages25
    JournalViolence Against Women
    Volume30
    Issue number8
    DOIs
    Publication statusE-pub ahead of print - 22 Mar 2024

    Scopus Subject Areas

    • Gender Studies
    • Sociology and Political Science
    • Law

    User-Defined Keywords

    • attitudes
    • intimate partner violence against women
    • Sub-Saharan Africa
    • wife-beating justification
    • youths

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