Table 1.
Baseline relationship characteristics of women, Western Cape Couples Health CoOp Study, Cape Town, South Africa, 2010–2012
| Overall
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|---|---|---|
| N=275a
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| N | % | |
| Relationship characteristics | ||
| Relationship status | ||
| Married | 8 | 2.9 |
| Living together but not married | 70 | 25.5 |
| Not living with main partner | 197 | 71.6 |
| Relationship length (years): median (IQR) | 2.7 (2–4) | |
| Has children with partner | 80 | 29.1 |
| Relationship satisfaction | ||
| Excellent | 137 | 50.0 |
| Good | 104 | 38.0 |
| Just okay/not very good | 33 | 12.0 |
| Relationship control | ||
| Perceived level of partner control | ||
| Very controlling | 40 | 14.7 |
| Somewhat/moderately controlling | 132 | 48.4 |
| Not very/not at all controlling | 101 | 37.0 |
| Beliefs regarding control over sexual decision makingb | ||
| A woman can refuse sex with her partner in all circumstances | 246 | 89.8 |
| Relationship conflict | ||
| Conflict with main partner previous 3 months | 174 | 63.5 |
| Primary causes of conflict/argumentc | ||
| Drinking | 87 | 50.0 |
| Flirting | 18 | 10.3 |
| Cheating | 38 | 21.8 |
| Money | 40 | 23.0 |
| Insensitivity to emotional needs | 61 | 35.1 |
| Actions involved in conflictc | ||
| Discussion/talking | 157 | 90.2 |
| Screaming/yelling | 28 | 16.1 |
| Crying | 10 | 5.7 |
| Physical aggression | 7 | 4.0 |
Notes:
a
Sample includes women who completed follow-up at 6 months (95% retention).
b
Seven circumstances assessed through control over sexual decision-making scale.
c
Participants could choose more than one.
Abbreviation: IQR, interquartile range.