Effectiveness of Intimate Partner Physical Violence Prevention Mechanisms among Women Victims in Tanzania: A Case Study of Handeni District.

Ally, Abdallah Saidi (2025) Effectiveness of Intimate Partner Physical Violence Prevention Mechanisms among Women Victims in Tanzania: A Case Study of Handeni District. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study assessed the effectiveness of intimate partner physical violence (IPPV) prevention mechanisms among women victims in Tanzania, specifically in the Handeni district. The study was guided by three specific objectives, which are to assess the way staying quiet prevention mechanisms contribute to the prevention of IPPV among women in Handeni district, to examine the way reduction in alcohol use prevention mechanisms helps in the decrease of IPPV among women in Handeni district; and to state the way trust prevention mechanism helps in the prevention of IPPV in among women in Handeni district. The Social Learning Theory guides this study. Moreover, the study employed a case study design and a qualitative approach, with a sample of 30 participants. The interview method and Focus Group Discussion were used for data collection. Data were collected and analyzed by using thematic analysis. The study found that staying quiet and even walking away stand as a predominant IPPV prevention mechanism for them to increase their safety in the Handeni district. Also, reduction in alcohol use significantly contributes to reducing conflict and violence among partners. Moreover, the study signifies that trust plays a significant role in preventing intimate partner physical violence (IPPV). The study concluded that IPPV prevention mechanisms such as staying quiet, reducing alcohol use as well and trust among partners significantly contribute to the reduction of intimate partner physical violence among women in the Handeni district. Therefore, the study recommends that the district should implement community-based education programs focused on healthy relationships, consent, gender equality, and recognizing the signs of IPPV women. Keywords: Intimate partner, Physical violence, Prevention mechanism, Women Victims.

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