Sexual violence against male students in tertiary institutions in Ibadan, South-west Nigeria

Adeleke Tosin, University of Ibadan
Stephen Adebowale, University of Ibadan
Fawole Olufunmilayo, University of Ibadan

The experience of violence to men in Africa has been under-researched, because culturally it is not believed that men may be victims of abuse by women. This study determined the prevalence and factors associated with experience of Sexual Violence (SV) to male students in selected tertiary institution in Ibadan. A cross-sectional survey of 600 male students from two tertiary institutions in Ibadan, Nigeria using multistage sampling was done. Prevalence of psychologically, physical and SV were 53.9%, 62.2% and 58.3% respectively. Partners were the main (59.4%) perpetrator of SV. Approximately 18.0% victims ever sought help from following abuse. Educational level, family background, being currently in a relationship, alcohol intake, partner who smoked, partner alcohol use were significantly associated with experience of SV (p<0.05). Educational intervention programmes on gender based violence that target lower educational level students, particularly those from polygamous homes who smoke and drink is necessary in both institutions.