Understanding men’s attitudes toward the justification of wife-beating in Tanzania: insights from the 2022 Demographic and Health Survey

Key Points

• The research aims to explore men's attitudes toward justifying wife-beating in Tanzania and identify associated factors.
• Analyzed data from the 2022 Demographic and Health Survey
• Examined demographic and behavioral factors related to attitudes
• Used statistical analysis to identify significant associations
• High prevalence of justification for wife-beating among men
• Significant correlations between justification and demographic factors
• Indication that socio-cultural norms influence harmful attitudes