Publications by authors named "Rasheed Abiodun Salam"
Niger Postgrad Med J
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- A study in Abeokuta, Nigeria, found that a significant 73.2% of women in intimate relationships experienced some form of intimate partner violence (IPV), affecting their physical and mental health.
- The most common types of IPV reported were psychological/emotional violence (66.1%) and physical violence (47.5%), with examples including insults, public embarrassment, and slapping.
- The study highlights the urgent need for government action to raise awareness and invest in women's empowerment to combat the high rates of IPV.
