Multilevel Analysis of Intimate Partner Violence and Associated Factors Among Reproductive-Age Women: Lesotho Demographic and Health Survey 2023 to 2024 Data

Girum Nakie, Gebresilassie Tadesse, Setegn Fentahun, Gidey Rtbey, Fantahun Andualem, Getasew Kibralew, Mulualem Kelebie, Mamaru Melkam, Mulat Awoke Kassa, Berihun Agegn Mengistie, Tekletsadik Tekleslassie Alemayehu, Muluken Yigezu, Tesfaye Segon, Yilkal Abebaw Wassie, Techilo Tinsae

Journal of Interpersonal Violence

Published online on September 13, 2025

Abstract

Journal of Interpersonal Violence, Ahead of Print.
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a major public health issue, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, where factors such as gender inequality, economic dependence, and limited legal protections contribute to its high prevalence. Despite the ...