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ArticleBMC public health2024

Sexual violence against ever-married reproductive-age women in East Africa: further analysis of recent demographic and health surveys.

Yohannes Mekuria Negussie, Beminate Lemma Seifu, Angwach Abrham Asnake, Bezawit Melak Fente, Mamaru Melkam, Meklit Melaku Bezie, Zufan Alamrie Asmare, Hiwot Atlaye Asebe

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Yohannes Mekuria NegussieDepartment of Medicine, Adama General Hospital and Medical College, Adama, Ethiopia. yohannes_mekuria@yahoo.com.ORCID 0000-0002-1332-670X
Beminate Lemma SeifuDepartment of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Samara University, Samara, Ethiopia.
Angwach Abrham AsnakeDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wolaita Sodo University, Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia.
Bezawit Melak FenteDepartment of General Midwifery, School of Midwifery, College of Medicine & Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Mamaru MelkamCollege of Medicine and Health Science, Department of Psychiatry, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Meklit Melaku BezieDepartment of Public Health Officer, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Zufan Alamrie AsmareDepartment of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine and Health Science, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Hiwot Atlaye AsebeDepartment of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Samara University, Samara, Ethiopia.

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backgroundSexual violence is a violation of women's rights, resulting in significant physical and psychological challenges and adverse reproductive health outcomes. Addressing these issues demands urgent public health interventions and support systems to mitigate the profound impact on individuals and societies. Thus, this study aimed to assess sexual violence against ever-married reproductive-age women in East Africa.

methodsData retrieved from the recent Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) of East African countries was used, and a weighted sample of 40,740 ever-married reproductive-age women was included. To identify factors associated with sexual violence, multilevel mixed-effects models utilizing robust Poisson regression were applied. Akaike's and Bayesian information criteria, as well as deviance, were utilized to compare the models. In the multivariable regression model, adjusted prevalence ratios (APR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were used to estimate the strength of association, with statistical significance set at a p-value < 0.05.

resultThe pooled proportion of sexual violence among ever-married reproductive-age women in East Africa was 13.05% (95% CI: 12.74-13.36). The multivariable multilevel robust Poisson regression revealed that age at first cohabitation/marriage, having a primary educational level, being employed, residing in a female-headed household, having a husband/partner who drinks alcohol, and living in rural areas were positively associated with sexual violence. On the contrary, having secondary and higher educational levels and living in communities with a high proportion of uneducated women were negatively associated with sexual violence.

conclusionEmpowering girls and women through education reduces their vulnerability. Effective programs should prioritize workplace safety, financial independence, and robust legal protections against harassment and abuse. Raising awareness about the impact of alcohol abuse on relationships and the heightened risk of sexual violence is crucial. Moreover, enhancing access to support services and community networks, especially in rural areas, is essential for preventing and responding to sexual violence.

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Health SurveysSex OffensesAdolescentAdultAfrica, EasternBayes TheoremFemaleHumansMarriageMiddle AgedRisk FactorsSocioeconomic FactorsYoung AdultDemographic and health surveyEast AfricaMultilevel analysisSexual violenceViolence against women

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