Conjugal violence against women in the urban community of imerintsiatosika: prevalence and determining factors

Violence against women is a major problem of public health and, according to the World Health Organization, just over a third of women report having been exposed to physical or sexual violence from their partner. Marital violence against women is a complex social phenomenon. The purpose of this study was to determine the factors influencing the onset of this form of violence. A descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted from 210 married women living in the urban community of Imerintsiatosika in 2016. This study found that three quarters of women experienced spousal violence. Psychological and physical violence were most reported by these women. Education level, household size, association membership, spouse's childhood, women's knowledge and attitudes are related to spousal violence. In Madagascar, the statistical data on spousal violence remain very fragmentary, but are nevertheless essential. Also, the analysis of domestic violence-related factors provides a useful basis for health and education programs to help combat this type of violence.