Female attitudes towards intimate partner violence in low- and middle-income countries – findings from the Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys

Introduction/Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) can have serious negative effects on the physical and mental health of victims. Knowledge about the prevalences of women's attitudes towards IPV in different countries and about its determinants allows a better insight into the reasons and dynamics of IPV and helps to identify women at risk of IPV. Also, it can serve as a basis for the design of appropriate interventions towards IPV prevention. In this study, we compare prevalences and patterns of women's attitudes towards IPV among 18 developing countries and identify factors associated with accepting att…