Women Convicted of Intimate Partner Homicide in Oromiya Regional State of Ethiopia: Profile and Associated Factors

This study explored the factors associated with the engagement of women in intimate partner homicide (IPH) through 10 in-depth interviews with women incarcerated in three correction facilities in Oromiya Regional State of Ethiopia. In addition, key informant interviews and six focus groups involving...

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Main Author: Desta, Meseret K. (Author)
Contributors: Venema, Rachel M.
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2021
In: Violence against women
Year: 2021, Volume: 27, Issue: 6/7, Pages: 876-899
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Keywords:
Homicide
Intimate Partner Violence
Ethiopia
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Summary:This study explored the factors associated with the engagement of women in intimate partner homicide (IPH) through 10 in-depth interviews with women incarcerated in three correction facilities in Oromiya Regional State of Ethiopia. In addition, key informant interviews and six focus groups involving traditional leaders, Kebele administrators, and community members help triangulate the findings. The study revealed insight into women’s social, psychological, and economic status prior to their crime. Low levels of education and economic opportunity, forced marriage, marital dispute due to polygamy, spousal violence, and low levels of community support were associated with IPH. Implications for research, policy, and practice are discussed.
ISSN:1552-8448
DOI:10.1177/1077801220914402