Factors Associated with Intimate Partner Emotional Violence among Married Women in Uganda

Resty Nakitto, Makerere university
Stephen Ojiambo Wandera, Makerere University
Abel Nzabona, Centre for Basic Research, Kampala

Abstract Introduction: Studies on intimate partner emotional violence (IPEV) among married women in Uganda are limited. The aim of this study was to investigate the factors associated with (IPEV) among married women in Uganda. Methods: The study used the 2016 Uganda Demographic Healthy Survey (UDHS) data. A weighted sample of 5,642 women who had been in a union was selected. Multivariate logistic regression was used to show the predictors of IPEV. Results: Almost four in ten (38%) married women experienced IPEV. The correlates of IPEV were old age (OR=1.44 CI=1.06-1.95), witnessing parental violence (OR=1.37 CI=0.59-0.92), wealth status (OR=1.36 CI=0.99-1.54), partner’s alcohol consumption (OR=2.41 CI=1.66-3.49) and partner’s controlling behaviors (OR=4.32 CI=3.33-5.60). Conclusion: Prevention campaigns on intergenerational transmission of violence should be encouraged, allocation of more funds by government to activities geared towards addressing IPEV. Key words: Intimate partner emotional violence (IPEV), Partner’s alcohol consumption, partner’s controlling behaviors, witnessing parental violence, Uganda