Table 4 Frequency distribution of attitude towards intimate partner violence
Characteristics | Agree | Don’t know | Disagree | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | |
A good woman obeys her husband even if she disagrees with his views | 797 (58.8) | 268 (19.8) | 290 (21.4) | 1355 (100) |
Family problems should be discussed within the family | 920 (67.9) | 233 (17.2) | 202 (14.9) | 1355 (100) |
It is necessary for a man to show his wife/partner who is boss at home | 261 (19.3) | 326 (24.0) | 768 (56.7) | 1355 (100) |
A woman should choose her friends even if her partner disagrees | 343 (25.3) | 396 (29.2) | 616 (45.5) | 1355 (100) |
It’s a woman obligation to have sex with her husband anytime he wants it | 493 (36.4) | 347 (25.6) | 515 (38.0) | 1355 (100) |
If a man beats his wife others should interfere | 558 (41.2) | 423 (31.2) | 374 (27.6) | 1355 (100) |