Gender-Based Violence and Agricultural Productivity in Osun State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study examined gender-based Violence (GBV) and agricultural productivity. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 54 GBV victims. Key informant interview was used to elicit qualitative data from the GBV victims about the type(s) of GBV experienced, the relationship of the perpetrator of the GBV victims, their losses and the effect(s) of the GBV on their agricultural productivity. ATLAS.ti 8 was used to conduct a content analysis of the data for this study. The results reveal that GBV occurred weekly (66.67%) and. the three most prevalent forms of GBV was the spousal battery (55.56%). A majority (71.11%) of marital violence occurred within the 2nd and 3rd year of marriage and a majority (77.78%) of the violence was perpetrated by husbands. A majority 70.37% of GBV lost 5-8 hours of agriculturally productive activities per day and 77.78% lost at least 16 days of agricultural activities per month due to GBV. Gender-based violence had more adverse effects on the health of 88.33% of the victims. The study concluded that GBV negatively impacted agricultural productivity and recommended that Community leaders and members should promote gender equality and provide support and resources for GVB victims.