Background: Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, has reported relatively high levels
of alcohol misuse, yet limited resources to guide effective population-wide response. There …

Background Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a widespread problem affecting all cultures
and socioeconomic groups. This study explored the trends in prevalence and risk factors …

To plan effective school-based adolescent suicide prevention strategies, there is need for
valid epidemiology data. The aim of this study was to estimate the current (1 month) …

countries compared to the United States, and rates for physical and psychological abuse are
comparable across gender in most countries when all types of samples are considered. No …

Domestic violence is an issue of global concern. Historically, in many cultures domestic
violence has been an accepted fact of life. In recent years, however, it has begun to be …

There is evidence that between half and two thirds of Nigerian women have experienced
domestic violence, and that this is higher in some ethnic groups than others. Yet, studies that …

Background Intimate partner violence (IPV) against women is a serious public health issue
with recognizable direct health consequences. This study assessed the association between …

Research on predictors of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in Sub-Saharan Africa is
contradictory, necessitating further investigation. This study sought the prevalence and …

Background The perception and prevalence of domestic violence (DV) in rural areas is
poorly understood; the result is that most efforts at eradicating this harmful practice are …

Many women experience domestic violence during pregnancy. The magnitude and risk
factors for domestic violence during pregnancy are not well documented in many countries …