Forms and Patterns of Intimate Partner Violence among Women Survivors at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, Nairobi County
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) remains a pervasive public health and human rights issue in Kenya, disproportionately affecting women across various demographics. In Nairobi County, particularly within informal settlements, alarmingly high prevalence rates of IPV have been reported underscoring the urgent need for targeted interventions. This paper examines the patterns and forms of IPV in women focusing on targeted population of women survivors at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital. The study used a descriptive survey design with a quantitative approach to research. The study sample 390 women survivors using purposive sampling from whom quantitative data was collected using 1996 Revised Conflict Tactics Scales-2 (CTS2). The study findings revealed that physical assault (???? = 118.51, SD = 59.35), sexual coercion (???? = 43.54, SD = 35.63), and Physical aggression (???? = 72.96, SD = 40.23) were the highly prevalent forms of IPV with physical assault being the most reported. In conclusion, Physical Assault emerged as the most commonly reported behavior with the highest mean score (M=118.51) and relatively low variability (CV ≈ 0.50), indicating its widespread and consistent presence across respondents. The study recommends institutionalization comprehensive prevention programs, including conflict resolution training, community-based outreach, and educational initiatives aimed at reducing normalized violence.
Source: The University Journal
Institution: United States International University Africa
Language: English
Subfield: Health
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4412403650