Evaluating the Effect of Health Education on the Knowledge of the Types and Predisposing Factors, for Domestic Violence against Women among Female Traders in Abakaliki. Ebonyi State Nigeria.

Authors

  • Ejeh, Gertrude, Ogechukwu, Azuogu Victoria Chioma, Maduike Sarah Ngoziuhe, Anyanwu Emmanuela Chinenye Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48047/0nx4pn15

Keywords:

Domestic Violence, Health Education, Knowledge, Predisposing factors, Preventive measures

Abstract

The study aimed to assess the impact of health education on knowledge of predisposing factors, preventive measures, and attitude towards domestic violence among female traders in Abakaliki. Domestic violence, which involves physical, sexual, or psychological harm, is often underreported due to religious and cultural beliefs and fear of repercussions. The study involved 1030 market 
owners/tenants, with a sample of 635 selected using systematic random sampling technique.

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Published

2025-04-12

How to Cite

Ejeh, Gertrude, Ogechukwu, Azuogu Victoria Chioma, Maduike Sarah Ngoziuhe, Anyanwu Emmanuela Chinenye. (2025). Evaluating the Effect of Health Education on the Knowledge of the Types and Predisposing Factors, for Domestic Violence against Women among Female Traders in Abakaliki. Ebonyi State Nigeria . Cuestiones De Fisioterapia, 54(5), 652-681. https://doi.org/10.48047/0nx4pn15