Prevalence and Risk Factors of Gender-Based Violence Committed by Male College Students in Awassa, Ethiopia

Authors: Philpart, Marc; Goshu, Miruts; Gelaye, Bizu; Williams, Michelle A.; Berhane, Yemane

Source: Violence and Victims, Volume 24, Number 1, 2009 , pp. 122-136(15)

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

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Abstract:

We sought to determine the prevalence and risk factors for the perpetration of gender-based violence among 1,378 male undergraduate students in Awassa, Ethiopia. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information. Nearly a quarter (24.4%; 95% confidence interval [CI] 22.1-26.7) of students admitted perpetrating acts of gender-based violence during the current academic year. Approximately 15.8% (95% CI 13.7-17.9) of students reported physically abusing, and 16.9% (95% CI 14.8-19.0) reported committing acts of sexual violence against an intimate partner or nonpartner. Alcohol consumption, khat use (Catha edulis, a natural stimulant), combined use of alcohol and khat, and witnessing parental violence were risk factors for committing gender-based violent acts. These findings suggest an obvious need for effective prevention programs targeted toward changing social norms on the use of violence.

Keywords: GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE; COLLEGE STUDENTS; ETHIOPIA; RISK FACTORS

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/0886-6708.24.1.122

Publication date: 2009-02-01

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Violence and Victims discusses theory, research, policy, and clinical practice in the area of interpersonal violence and victimization across such disciplines as psychology, sociology, criminology, law, medicine, nursing, psychiatry, and social work.
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