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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1934-1958 |
Number of pages | 25 |
Journal | Violence Against Women |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | E-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