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This household cross-sectional study was conducted among 872 young married women aged 15\u201324 years in Niger, Ondo, and Oyo States using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. IPV was defined as any experience of emotional, physical, or sexual violence perpetrated by a husband. Bivariate associations were assessed using chi-square tests, and multivariate logistic regression was used to determine factors independently associated with IPV at a 5% significance level. Overall, 26.5% of respondents reported experiencing IPV, with emotional violence being the most common form. In adjusted analyses, women with primary or no formal education (AOR\u2009=\u20094.28; 95% CI: 1.93\u20139.50) and secondary education (AOR\u2009=\u20092.51; 95% CI: 1.25\u20135.05) had significantly higher odds of IPV compared with those with tertiary education. Residence in rural (AOR\u2009=\u20092.53; 95% CI: 1.43\u20134.50) and urban areas (AOR\u2009=\u20093.36; 95% CI: 1.92\u20135.87) was associated with increased likelihood of experiencing IPV relative to peri-urban residence. High autonomy in household decision-making was also associated with higher odds of IPV (AOR\u2009=\u20092.32; 95% CI: 1.42\u20133.80). These findings emphasize the need for strengthened primary prevention strategies that address structural and sociocultural drivers of IPV among young married women. The Federal and State Ministries of Health, in collaboration with community stakeholder, should prioritize interventions that promote educational attainment, transform harmful gender norms, engage men and community leaders, and implement community-based behavior change programs targeting high-risk residential settings. 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