Geographic variation and determinants of help seeking behaviour among married women subjected to intimate partner violence: evidence from national population survey. Int J Equity Health 20, 13 (2021)

This study analyzed help-seeking behavior among married Ethiopian women aged 15–49 who experienced intimate partner violence (IPV), using data from the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey. Only 19.8% sought help, and just 9.2% turned to formal sources like police or doctors. Key factors positively associated with help-seeking included experiencing physical violence, higher education, a partner’s alcohol use, controlling behavior, employment status, and higher household wealth. Geographic disparities were also noted, with the lowest help-seeking rates in regions like Benishangul-Gumuz and Afar. The findings highlight the need for targeted, context-sensitive interventions to improve support for IPV survivors in Ethiopia.

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