This study investigates the prevalence and predictors of wife-beating endorsements among never-in-union male and female African youths, aged 15–24 years. Demographic and Health Survey data from 14 Sub-Saharan African countries (female = 55,387; male = 29,128) were analyzed using multiple logistic regression analyses. Approximately 37% of male and 42% of female African youths justified wife-beating, ranging from Mali (female = 71.1%, male = 58.7%) to Malawi (female = 21.4%, male = 22.3%). Young age, low education, limited Internet access, poverty, and rural residence were commonly associated with acceptance. Eliminating violence against women in Africa requires timely and adequate interventions.

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非洲青年中殴打妻子的认可：2015年至2021年14个撒哈拉以南非洲国家的当前流行率和预测因素

本研究调查了 15 至 24 岁、从未同居的非洲男性和女性青年中对殴打妻子的认可的流行程度和预测因素。使用多元逻辑回归分析对来自 14 个撒哈拉以南非洲国家（女性 = 55,387；男性 = 29,128）的人口和健康调查数据进行了分析。大约 37% 的非洲男性青年和 42% 的女性非洲青年认为殴打妻子是合理的，从马里（女性 = 71.1%，男性 = 58.7%）到马拉维（女性 = 21.4%，男性 = 22.3%）。年龄小、受教育程度低、互联网接入有限、贫困和居住在农村通常与接受程度有关。消除非洲针对妇女的暴力行为需要及时、充分的干预措施。