Research Article

Assessment of Violence during COVID-19 among Reproductive Age Women in Arsi Zone, South East Ethiopia

Table 3

Types of violence perpetrated among women aged 15-49 years in Arsi Zone, 2021.

VariablesVAW during COVID-19
Partner/husbandYes (%)No (%)

Physical violence
 Slapped or thrown something that could harm217 (14.9)1241 (85.1)
 Pushed or shoved the hair130 (8.9)1328 (91.1)
 Hit with his fist or with something else that could hurt131 (9)1327 (91)
 Kicked, dragged, or beat106 (7.3)1352 (92.7)
 Choked or burnt on purpose57 (3.9)1401 (96.1)
 Threatened to use or used a gun, knife, or other weapons67 (4.6)1391 (95.4)
Sexual violence
 Forced to have sexual intercourse without interest216 (14.8)1242 (85.2)
 Ever have sexual intercourse you did not want (what partner might do)139 (9.5)1319 (90.5)
 Ever forced to do something sexual that is degrading or humiliating51 (3.5)1407 (96.5)
Psychological violence
 Partner/nonpartner ever insulted or made feel bad about yourself464 (31.8)964 (69.2)
 Belittled or humiliated in front of other people221 (15.2)1237 (84.8)
 Done things to scare or intimidate on purpose (yelling and smashing things)147 (10.1)1311 (89.9)
 Threatened to hurt you or someone you care about116 (8)1342 (92)
Controlling behavior violence
 Tried to keep from seeing your friends248 (17)1210 (83)
 Tried to restrict contact with the family of birth173 (11.9)1285 (88.1)
 Insisted on knowing where you are at all times269 (18.4)1189 (81.6)
 Acted jealous & get angry if you speak with another man362 (24.8)1096 (75.2)
 Often been suspicious that you are unfaithful214 (14.7)1244 (85.3)
Economic violence
 Taken your earnings or savings from you against your will185 (12.7)1273 (87.3)
 Refused to give money for household expenses, when he had the money for other things231 (15.8)1227 (84.2)