19%
Physical violence
Ever since age 15
5%
Sexual violence
Ever experienced
23%
IPV (any type)
By current/recent partner
24%
Sought help
Among survivors

Types of Intimate Partner Violence

Percent of women age 15-49 who have ever had a husband/partner who experienced violence by that partner

19%
Physical violence
4%
Sexual violence
13%
Emotional violence
23%
Any violence (ever)
18%
Violence in last 12 months

Where survivors seek help

Among those who sought help: 65% turned to their own family, 37% to husband's family, only 3-4% to police.

Controlling behaviors

46% of women report partners who are jealous if they talk to other men. 12% experience 3+ controlling behaviors.

Controlling Behaviors by Partners

Percent of women whose husbands/partners have demonstrated specific behaviors

Types of Controlling Behavior

Percent of women age 15-49 who have ever had a partner

Violence by Demographics

Percent experiencing violence in the last 12 months

By Woman's Age

Percent experiencing IPV in last 12 months

By Education

Percent experiencing IPV in last 12 months

By Wealth Quintile

Percent experiencing IPV in last 12 months

State-Level Data

Percent of women experiencing IPV in the last 12 months by state

State Zone IPV (12 mo)
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