Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

2024

Abstract

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a global scourge with far-reaching consequences for women's health and well-being. This study explores the complex underpinnings of IPV against women in the Philippines, examining the influence of socioeconomic factors on their vulnerability. This study used data from the 2022 Philippine National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS), which classifies IPV into three types: physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. Ordered logistic regression is undertaken for each of the three IPV types. Key findings reveal that a combination of individual-level factors (such as higher age and educational attainment) and household-level factors (such as higher household wealth and higher education of husbands/intimate partners) are associated with a lower likelihood of both physical and emotional violence. Married women are less likely to experience the three types of violence compared to those who are not married. On the other hand, women with husbands/intimate partners who consume alcohol are more likely to be victims of all three types of violence. Interestingly, the results of the sexual violence regression indicate that women's individual-level characteristics are insignificant in their experience of sexual abuse, while household, specifically partner, characteristics are significant. This suggests that the occurrence of sexual violence has more to do with male partners and less to do with women. This study aims to inform strategies to combat IPV and assist policymakers in addressing socioeconomic disparities that contribute to this issue, paving the way for safer and more equitable communities in the Philippines.

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