Prevalence and Determinants of Intimate Partner Violence among Sero-Positive Adults in Southern Senatorial District of Cross River State, Nigeria

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) encompasses behaviors within intimate relationships that inflict physical, psychological, or sexual harm.It is a global public health issue and a human rights concern, with over 1 in 4 women (26%) aged 15 and above experiencing IPV at least once since age 15.This study investigated the prevalence and determinants of IPV among sero-positive adults in the Southern Senatorial District of Cross River State, Nigeria.Conducted in government hospitals, the research utilized a cross-sectional descriptive design with a quantitative approach.The sample comprised 294 sero-positive adults and IPV victims selected via multi-stage sampling.Data were collected using semi-structured questionnaires administered during clinic days.Analysis was performed using IBM SPSS version 20.0, employing descriptive and inferential statistics, including chi-square tests, paired t-tests, and regression analysis.Respondents had a mean age of 39 11.1 years, with a response rate of 95.6%.IPV prevalence was 47.3%, and 84.1% of participants demonstrated high knowledge of IPV.Key determinants included disrespect for partners, seropositive status, extra-marital affairs, lack of health promotion, and ignorance, all showing significant associations with IPV occurrence (p<0.05).