Analysis of the factors influencing domestic violence in Buganda: evidence from UDHS Data 2016

Abstract

The main objective of the study was to analyze socio-demographic and economic factors influencing domestic violence using a case study of Buganda region. The study specifically aimed at investigating how the occupation status of the partner, the size of a household, the age of the partner, the income level of the partner and education level influence domestic violence. The study employed Chi-square test of association at bivariate analysis and Binary Logistic Regression Model at multivariate analysis and the results revealed statistically significant relationships between education level of the partner (p-value= 0.035), household size p-value= 0.006), age (p-value= 0.010) and domestic violence. The study concluded that education level of the partner, age of the partner and household size all influence domestic violence. The study recommends that the government of the Republic of Uganda should sensitize the households regarding domestic violence and its associated negative effects, put in place stringent laws regarding participation in domestic violence, introduce free vocational training programs to the citizens, set maximum prices to be charged on education on levels and for the necessities like salt, soap and shelter and also reduce taxes on food imports as a cost reduction measure on the side of the households.