Table 2 Prevalence of physical partner's violence in the life time and 12 months among women in Shimelba refugee camp, 2011
From: Intimate partner physical violence among women in Shimelba refugee camp, northern Ethiopia
Type of physical violence | Life time prevalence | 12 month prevalence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Yes (%) | Â | Yes (%) |
Threw objects | 32(19.5) | Â | 16(9.8) |
Push, gripped/shoved | 11(6.7) | Â | 7(4.3) |
Slapped | 101(61.6) | Â | 78(47.6) |
Kicked/hit/bit | 19(11.6) | Â | 12(7.3) |
Hit with something /try to hit | 10(6.1) | Â | 4(2.4) |
Beat up | 4(2.4) | Â | 1(0.6) |
Choked | 5(3.0) | Â | 1(0.6) |
Threatening with knife or weapon | 3(1.8) | Â | 1(0.6) |
Used knife/weapon | 2(1.2) | Â | 0 |
Overall prevalence of physical partners violence | 131(31.0) | - | 107(25.3) |