Table 2 Distribution of IPV related characteristics of the Respondents
Characteristics | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Partner controlling behaviours | ||
  No | 579 | 22.6 |
  Yes | 1980 | 77.4 |
Partner takes alcohol | ||
  No | 2082 | 81.4 |
  Yes | 477 | 18.6 |
Frequency of partner being drunk | ||
  Never | 2213 | 86.5 |
  Often | 61 | 2.3 |
  Sometimes | 286 | 11.2 |
Witnessing parental violence | ||
  No | 1518 | 59.3 |
  Yes | 1041 | 40.7 |
Duration of relationship | ||
  0-4 years | 623 | 24.4 |
  5-9 years | 526 | 20.6 |
  10+ years | 1410 | 55.0 |
Marital status | ||
  Married | 1543 | 60.3 |
  Living with partner | 795 | 31.1 |
  Widowed/Divorced/Separated | 221 | 8.6 |
Number of wives | ||
  Formerly married | 221 | 8.7 |
  I wife | 2006 | 78.3 |
  2 or more wives | 332 | 13.0 |
Age at first marriage | ||
  Below 18 years | 277 | 10.8 |
  18+ years | 2282 | 89.2 |
Total | 2559 | 100 |