Forms of Violence Experienced by Both Male and Female Students of a Tertiary Institution in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

Envuladu, E. A.^1,2*, Osagie, I. A.³, Sodipo, O. Y.², Adejo, C. O.⁴, Embugushiki⁴ & Pirfa, J. J.⁴

¹Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Jos
²Department of Community Medicine, Jos University Teaching Hospital
³Department of Community Medicine and Primary Healthcare, College of Medicine, Bingham University, Jos Campus
⁴College of Medical Sciences, University of Jos

Dr. Envuladu, E. A., Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Jos.

Keywords: Gender-Based Violence; Students; Tertiary Institution; Plateau State

Abstract

Background
It is evident worldwide that females are the main victims of Gender-based violence (GBV), nevertheless, there is evidence that males also experience this pervasive human rights violation. Tertiary institutions have been reported as an environment which perpetuates GBV for both sexes. It presents in different forms and magnitude resulting in serious physical, mental and emotional health consequences. This study was aimed at assessing the prevalence, forms and predictors of GBV among female and male students in a tertiary institution.
Methods
A cross-sectional study was conducted among 375 students of a tertiary institution in Jos, Plateau State who were selected using a multi-stage sampling technique. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire and analyzed using Epi info version 3.5.4. A p value of ?0.05 was considered statistically significant.

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