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Zimbabwe Demographic Health Survey 2015 Key Findings
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More Than 1 in 3 Women Have Experienced Physical Violence Since the Age of 15
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The percentage of women who experienced violence in the last 12 months has decreased from 18.4% in 2010 to 14.5% in 2015, which seems to indicate an improvement. At the same time, there is an increase in the percentage of women who report having experienced violence in their lifetime (from 29.9% in 2010 to 34.8% in 2015). More research is needed to understand patterns and confirm a possible downward trend. The most commonly reported perpetrator is the current or former husband or partner.
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The percentage of women 15-49 who have experienced physical violence in the last twelve months has significantly decreased in Mashonaland Central, from 23.5% in 2010 to 15% in 2015. Further analysis is needed, but, taking into consideration the intensity of GBV prevention interventions in this area, this data might indicate the effectiveness of the prevention programmes.