The aim of this study was to examine the association between Intimate Partner Violence, Depression and Contraceptive Usage among Women. The study followed the following objectives; to find out whether there is an association between Intimate Partner Violence and Contraceptive Usage among women, depression and Contraceptive Usage among women and Intimate Partner Violence among women. The study targeted 191 men and a quantitative study design which employed a correlation research design method to establish the association between variables was used. A purposefully constructed self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from the 191 respondents. Collected data was analyzed using software called Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS-24) to find the level significance of the hypothesis. In conclusion, the study results showed that there is no significant relationship IPV and Depression. Furthermore, results showed that there is no significant relationship between IPV and Contraceptive Usage and the IPV is not significantly related to Contraceptive Usage among women. Lastly, results revealed that there is no significant relationship between Depression and Contraceptive Usage and the Contraceptive Usage is not significantly related to depression among women. This study recommends policy makers and the community at large to understand the nature and extent of the harm caused by IPV, especially as it relates to women‘s reproductive health and autonomy, and highlights opportunities for action. Policymakers can combat IPV and its consequences by promoting integrated policies and dedicating financial resources to support systems, programs, and services to address the intersection of IPV, health, and women‘s empowerment.

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