Table 2 Prevalence of different forms of sexual, physical, and emotional violence against women in Nigeria
Violence against women | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
Sexual violence | |
Ever been physically forced into unwanted sex by your husband/partner | 516 (6.40) |
Ever been forced into other unwanted sexual acts by your husband/partner | 210 (2.60) |
Ever had arm-twisted or hair pulled by your husband/partner | 210 (2.60) |
Ever been physically forced to perform sexual acts respondent didn’t want to | 250 (3.10) |
Physical violence | |
Ever been pushed, shook, or had something thrown by your husband/partner | 556 (6.90) |
Ever been slapped by your husband/partner | 1346 (16.70) |
Ever been punched with the fist or hit by something harmful by a husband/partner | 331 (4.10) |
Ever been kicked or dragged by husband/partner | 677 (8.40) |
Ever been strangled or burnt by a husband/partner | 64 (0.80) |
Ever been threatened with a knife/gun or another weapon by husband/partner | 48 (0.60) |
Emotional violence | |
Ever been humiliated by your husband/partner | 1467 (18.20) |
Ever been threatened with harm by your husband/partner | 484 (6.00) |
Ever been insulted or made to feel bad by your husband/partner | 2265 (0.28) |