NCJ Number
237830
Journal
Journal of Interpersonal Violence Volume: 25 Issue: 4 Dated: April 2010 Pages: 648-665
Date Published
April 2010
Length
18 pages
Annotation
This study examined intimate partner violence (IPV) among Brazilian couples and assessed the contribution of drinking and sociodemographic factors to the risk of IPV.
Abstract
To estimate prevalence rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) among Brazilian couples and to assess the contribution of drinking and sociodemographic factors to the risk of IPV. A sample consisting of 1,445 married or cohabitating males and females in the Brazilian population was interviewed. The survey response rate was 66 percent. The analyses indicate 10.7 percent and 14.6 percent prevalence, respectively for male-to-female and female-to-male IPV. Males were drinking in 38.1 percent of IPV events and females in 9.2 percent. The male's partner was drinking in 30.8 percent and the females' partner in 44.6 percent of IPV acts. Bivariate associations between violence and sociodemographics were found for age groups, household monthly income and educational level. Logistic regression analysis indicates that younger age for both male and female partners, men with no religious affiliation and women who are homemakers are significant predictors of violence. This survey provides important information to further IPV research in Brazil. (Published Abstract)