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Reviewer	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	recommendation	Total
Massimo Mirandola	3	3	2	4	oral	12
Bontha V Babu	1	1	1	1	poster	4
					Overall Total	16
					Average	8

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Email: *	[email protected]
Surname: *	Amedu Monday
First Name: *	Amedu
Job Title: *	NGO Executive (President)
Institution: *	Youth Education and Leadership Initiative (YELI)
Address *	No 3 Behind COCIN Church, Tudun wada ring road, PO Box 13236, Jos Plateau State, Nigeria 234
Post/Zip Code *	930001

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oral

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Title of paper *

Impact of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) on Womens Health and Dignity in Nigeria

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Amedu Monday Amedu Esq.
Dr Ime John
Maria Valenti
Dr Onazi Ogebe

Presenting Author: *

Amedu Monday Amedu Esq.

Topic(s): *

Impact of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) on Womens Health and Dignity in Nigeria

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Key Words

intimate partner abuse sexual violence women abuse health and dignity

Abstract Content *

Introduction: Intimate Partner Violence against women is a global health issue. 10-70% of women experience abuse in marriage or in partnership during their lifetime. Prevalence in sub-Saharan Africa is 20-71%. In Nigeria, data is limited. However, available data reports negative social and psychological impacts on affected women.

Objectives: Examine the basic causal factors of IPV in study area; determine the effects on women health and dignity; provide recommendations for prevention.

Materials and Methods: Cluster sampling was used to select four states (Plateau, Niger, Kogi and Nasarawa) in north central Nigeria. Ten women from each state were randomly selected from a pool of abused women to achieve the sample size of 40. Structured questionnaires and interviews were used to study IPV in this sample. Results are presented in simple percentage ratio, frequencies, and tables.

Results: Results suggest that IPV is associated with inherent patriarchal norms and cultural practices in regions of Nigeria. 10% (n= 4) of sample were injured and deformed due to physical abuse, 30% (n= 12) were raped, and 60% (n=24) were either verbally or economically abused. All respondents presented with adverse health consequences ranging from eating and sleeping difficulties to low self esteem.

Discussion and Conclusion: IPV in Nigeria results in a range of negative physical, psychological, and social effects on women. Prevention strategies including gender sensitivity training and provision of local social services are advocated to prevent IPV, as well as reduce disability.

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