| ID | 170542 |
| Title Proper | Prevalence of Gender-based violence and harmful traditional practices against Women in the tigray region, Ethiopia |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Gebre, Tewelde ; Hagos, Fana ; Teklu, Gebreyesus |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In Ethiopia, large numbers of women are at higher risk of gender-based violence and harmful traditional practices. The main aim of the study is to explore the prevalence rate of gender-based violence and harmful traditional practices against women in the Tigray region, Ethiopia. In this study, a total of 1253 women were surveyed, of which 560 were from rural areas. Further, 14 focus group discussions and in-depth key informant interviews were conducted with relevant governmental and non-governmental bodies. It was found that a significant number of married women were not asked for their permission to be married and their mate was mostly selected by their family. Among others, age was found to be a statistically significant predictor for early marriage and permission of girls to get married with an odds ratio of 0.95 and 0.97, respectively (p < 0.05). Twenty-one forms of gender-based violence and 29 forms of harmful traditional practices and stereotypes against women were identified. These practices were mostly supported by the community. While gender-based violence was found to be somewhat higher in urban areas, most of the harmful traditional practices were slightly higher in rural areas. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Asian and African Studies vol. 55, 1 -2020, p76-94 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Asian and African Studies 2020-02 55, 1 |
| Key Words | Women ; Social Attitude ; Harassment ; Gender-Based Violence |