Determinants of domestic violence against men in Kiponzero division, Iringa district council

Abstract

Using Kiponzero Division as a case, this study aimed at exploring the determinant of Domestic Violence against Men (DVaM) in in Iringa District Council. The study employed quantitative and qualitative research methods where cross-sectional research design was used. Questionnaires and key-informants interview were used for data collection. Data analysed through Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 20) computer software, where descriptive statistics was employed to determine frequencies and percentages. The study revealed that DVaM were attributed by higher level female’s level of income, with 67.5% of the victims claimed so while 55% of victims said that excessive alcohol uses was associated with DVaM. Based on the findings, the study concluded that DVaM mostly occurs in situations where a husband cannot provide for the family, either of being not able to earn more or spend out family’s needs and excess use of alcohols of both partners. It is recommended that provision of education to people on issues related to family affairs, duties and responsibilities, has to be given the most priority, to create sustainable families. Moreover, victims of DV has to be encouraged to reports their incidents to the respective organs.