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Factors Associated with Disclosure of Intimate Partner Violence among Women in Lagos, Nigeria.

This article is from Journal of Injury and Violence Research , volume 1 . Abstract Background:: Though the prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) remains high in less developed countries, data suggest that these figures may represent an underestimation considering that many women are unwilling to disclose abuse. This paper aims to determine women's willingness to report abuse, factors determining willingness to disclose IPV, and to whom such disclosure is made. Methods:: A total of 911 women visiting reproductive health facility responded to the questionnaire, and the collected data was…