Acceptability Attitude of Men Toward Intimate Partner Violence Against Women: The Role of Socio-Economic Factors in Pakistan

Intimate partner violence (IPV) against women is a substantial public health concern in Pakistan. Despite its prevalence, the acceptability attitude of men towards IPV remains a critical barrier to addressing this issue. This study investigates socioeconomic determinants of the acceptability attitude of men towards Intimate Partner Violence in Punjab, Pakistan, with a focus on age, education, wealth index quintile, media, ever-fathered child, area, and ethnicity. Using the logistic regression model, this research explores the complex relationships between socioeconomic factors and men's attitudes toward IPV. The findings reveal significant associations between education, income, and men's acceptability attitude towards IPV. These results have important implications for policy and program development aimed at preventing IPV and promoting gender equality. This research donates to the current literature giving a vision of socioeconomic determinants of the acceptability attitude of men towards IPV in a Pakistani context. The findings highlight the need for targeted interventions and policy changes to address these underlying determinants, and inform strategies to prevent IPV and promote gender equality. By exploring the complex interplay between socioeconomic factors and men's attitudes toward IPV, this study aims to inform evidence-based solutions to address this critical public health concern.