Impulsivity, Aggression, and Other Associated Factors on Intimate Partner Violence among Men in Dodoma Region, Central Tanzania

Impulsivity, Aggression, and Other Associated Factors on Intimate Partner Violence among Men in Dodoma Region, Central Tanzania | Authorea try { document.documentElement.classList.add('js'); } catch (e) { } var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'G-8VDV14Y67G']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); Skip to main content Preprints Collections Wiley Open Research IET Open Research Ecological Society of Japan All Collections About About Authorea FAQs Contact Us Quick Search anywhere Search for preprint articles, keywords, etc. Search Search ADVANCED SEARCH SCROLL This is a preprint and has not been peer reviewed. Data may be preliminary. 14 July 2025 V1 Latest version Share on Impulsivity, Aggression, and Other Associated Factors on Intimate Partner Violence among Men in Dodoma Region, Central Tanzania Authors : Angelina Joho [email protected] , Clement Mwabenga W 0009-0000-5431-2059 , Elihuruma Eliufoo Stephano 0000-0001-9605-3577 , and Mtoro J. Mtoro 0000-0003-0487-0559 Authors Info & Affiliations https://doi.org/10.22541/au.175248025.52106547/v1 241 views 158 downloads Contents Abstract Supplementary Material Information & Authors Metrics & Citations View Options References Figures Tables Media Share Abstract Background: Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a pervasive global public health, social policy, and human rights concern. While IPV is a widely recognized issue in Tanzania, with estimates of prevalence ranging from 12% to over 60%, the nuances of male perpetration and experience, particularly concerning factors like impulsivity and aggression, remain underexplored. This study, aimed to assess the impulsivity, aggression, and other associated factors of IPV among men Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Dodoma Region, central Tanzania. Eligible male participants were recruited through random sampling technique. Data management and analysis were performed using Stata 18. Descriptive statistics and Generalized Poisson regression model was used to identify factors associated with IPV. Prevalence ratio and 95% Confidence Intervals (CI) were estimated. Results: The overall prevalence of IPV among men was 28.4%, with 14.1% experiencing sexual violence, 21.4% emotional violence, and 13.4% physical violence. In the adjusted regression model, compared to employed men, unemployed men were more likely to experience IPV (APR=1.63, 95%CI:1.15-2.33). Polygamous men (APR=1.37, (95%CI: 1.04-1.81) were more likely to experience IPV than their counterparts. Men whose partners had higher impulsivity (APR=2.64, 95%CI: 1.71-4.07) and higher aggressiveness (APR=3.19, 95%CI: 2.04-5.01) were more likely to experience IPV compared to their counterparts. Conclusion: The study reveals that IPV among men is a significant concern in the Dodoma Region, with particular vulnerabilities linked to unemployment, polygamous relationships, and alcohol consumption, alongside partner impulsivity and aggressiveness. To effectively reduce IPV, future efforts should prioritize economic stability programs, culturally sensitive support for polygamous families, comprehensive alcohol abuse prevention, and skill-building initiatives for emotional regulation and conflict resolution within relationships, moving towards a more holistic and integrated approach to violence prevention. Supplementary Material File (wiley - impulsivity, aggression and its associated factors on ipv among men in dodoma_mjm_ees_01july2025.docx) Download 107.43 KB Information & Authors Information Version history V1 Version 1 14 July 2025 Copyright This work is licensed under a Non Exclusive No Reuse License. Keywords aggression impulsivity intimate partner violence Authors Affiliations Angelina Joho [email protected] The University of Dodoma College of Health Sciences View all articles by this author Clement Mwabenga W 0009-0000-5431-2059 The University of Dodoma College of Health Sciences View all articles by this author Elihuruma Eliufoo Stephano 0000-0001-9605-3577 The University of Dodoma College of Health Sciences View all articles by this author Mtoro J. 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