Title: Factors Contributing to Domestic Based Violence (DGBV) among ever married women in Kibosho Division, Moshi Rural District. Introduction: DGBV is a major public health problem and human rights violation throughout the world contributing to the burden of ill-health in terms of ‘female morbidity and mortality. In Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa have prevalence of 10% to 60% respectively compared to Studies done in Tanzania, Dar es Salaam (87%).DGBV is regarded as an acceptable practice according to traditional and customs. Therefore, this study aimed at exploring factors contributing to DGBV in Kibosho and the findings will help in shaping the response to DGBV. Methodology: An analytical cross-sectional study design was conducted in three villages of Kibosho division in 2010. Quantitative and Qualitative methods were used and 418 participants were interviewed using structured questionnaires. In addition three FGDs were conducted. The principals of Helsinki were adhered throughout the study period. The quantitative data were analysed using SPSS program version 13.0, whereby the manual analyses were done for qualitative data. Results: Generally, prevalence of DGBV in Kibosho was found to be 92.8 %,( 95% CI) results indicated the complexity of other contributing factors which contributed to high prevalence compared to other studied done. The study areas representing a rural setup, which cut across demographic, economic and social culture. Overall women in the study area have belief and norms, which oppress and discriminate women. Alcoholism is one of major contributing factors to all types of DGBV found in Kibosho. Conclusions: The patriarchal system according to which decision making and ownership of property is centered in men, this system is highly entrenched in the study area and its responsible for discriminatory practices which created a conducive environment for DGBV. Community empowerment interventions using ecological model (individual, perpetrator, community and societal/government) are seen as strategically in addressing the DGBV in rural areas in Tanzania.