Table 1 Hypothesized direction of intervention effect on outcomes
OUTCOMES (comparison between intervention and control arms) | Hypothesized DIRECTION OF EFFECT | |
|---|---|---|
Intervention outcome | Research outcomes | |
Levels of male IPV perpetration | - Past year perpetration of physical and/or sexual IPV | DECREASE |
- Past year perpetration of physical IPV | DECREASE | |
- Past year perpetration of sexual IPV | DECREASE | |
Intention and attitudes towards IPV (physical and sexual violence) | - Intention to use physical violence against an intimate partner (in at least one circumstance) | DECREASE |
- Attitudes: Believes a woman can refuse sex in any circumstance | INCREASE | |
Use of hostility & conflict management skills | - Positive hostility and conflict management techniques used in last 12 months and none of his female partners report him threatening her during arguments | INCREASE |
Shift in roles and behaviours towards gender equity in relationships and gender norms | - Man involved in at least two household tasks during last 12 months | INCREASE |