Investigation of Predictors and Help-Seeking Behaviour of Intimate Partner Violence Among Male Local Government Workers in Ekiti State
Background Intimate partner violence IPV against men is a globally prevalent issue. IPV committed against men involves a multifaceted dynamic of personal relational and environmental influences.Aim The purpose of this study was to investigate the predictors of IPV and help-seeki...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Rajiv Gandhi University of health sciences
2025-01-01
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| Series: | RGUHS Journal of Nursing Sciences |
| Online Access: | https://journalgrid.com/view/article/rjns/12434333 |
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| Summary: | Background Intimate partner violence IPV against men is a globally prevalent issue. IPV committed against men involves a multifaceted dynamic of personal relational and environmental influences.Aim The purpose of this study was to investigate the predictors of IPV and help-seeking behaviours among male local government workers in Ekiti state.Methods This study employed a quantitative cross-sectional design using a multistage sampling method to survey 218 respondents from six local government areas in Ekiti State. An adapted questionnaire served as the instrument for data collection. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis.Results The respondents average age was 43 years with nearly 68 aged between 36-51 years. About 79 of the participants were married with an average relationship duration of 13 years. The study identified the most common causes of IPV as misunderstandings 40.8 infidelity 46 and poverty 31.7. The study further noted that 70.2 of the respondents demonstrated a negative help-seeking behaviour while 56.0 reported IPV to religious leaders.Conclusion It is concluded that the help-seeking behaviour of men exposed to IPV is poor. Nurses and other healthcare providers should collaborate to identify men experiencing psychological symptoms as a result of IPV develop strategic interventions to eliminate predictors of IPV and provide the necessary support. |
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| ISSN: | 2231-6051 2583-6757 |