ArticleWomen's health (London, England)
Exploring spousal disparities: Age, earnings, and education as predictors of intimate partner violence in 29 developing countries.
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- Domestic violence in Nepal: Insights from machine learning-based prediction.Journal of public health research · 2026Article
- Intimate partner violence victimisation before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic in Manitoba, Canada: a time series analysis.BMJ public health · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundIntimate partner violence (IPV) is widespread and is influenced by individual-specific factors. However, the impact of spousal sociodemographic disparities (age, earnings, education) remains understudied.
objectivesThis study investigates the relationship between spousal sociodemographic disparities and women's IPV experiences in 29 developing countries in South Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Middle East and North Africa.
designWe used a cross-sectional design, analyzing data from the Integrated Public Use Microdata Series-Demographic and Health Surveys (IPUMS-DHS).
methodsWe conducted logistic regression to assess associations between spousal disparities and four forms of IPV including less severe physical violence (LSPV), severe physical violence (SPV), emotional violence (EV), and sexual violence (SV) based on spousal age, earnings, and education disparities.
resultsThe analysis revealed that spousal education disparities are significantly associated with increased IPV odds. Women with more educated husbands faced higher odds of LSPV (OR = 1.044, 95% CI = 1.01, 1.08;
conclusionThe findings underscore the need for targeted policies to prevent IPV, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, by addressing spousal disparities in age, earnings, and education to promote gender equality.
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