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

Bamidele Emmanuel Ola

doi:10.1177/10778012241238238

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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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
Pages (from-to)	1934-1958
Number of pages	25
Journal	Violence Against Women
Volume	30
Issue number	8
Early online date	22 Mar 2024
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/10778012241238238
Publication status	Published - Jun 2024

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