Risk and Protective Factors for Intimate Partner Violence in Rural Samoa: Cross-Sectional Survey Data From Village Communities, 2024

This dataset was generated as part of the Evidence for Violence Prevention in the Extreme (EVE) Project case study in Samoa, locally known as E le Saua le Alofa. The project aims to co-develop and test community-led, culturally grounded interventions to prevent violence against women and girls, using participatory and decolonial approaches that center local knowledge and leadership.

The data were collected during a cross-sectional baseline survey conducted across nine rural villages in Samoa between December 2022 and January 2023. The primary aim of the survey was to measure the prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV) and explore a range of associated factors, including sociodemographic characteristics, mental health, gender norms, and community responses to violence.

The dataset offers a valuable source of baseline evidence on IPV in the Pacific Island context, addressing a significant gap in empirical research from the region. It is designed to support future analysis on the social, cultural, and structural determinants of IPV and inform the development of prevention strategies tailored to similar settings.

This resource is intended for use by researchers, practitioners, and policymakers working in the fields of public health and gender-based violence prevention. It contributes to global efforts to localise violence prevention efforts and strengthens the evidence base for community-led approaches in low- and middle-income countries.