scholarly journals Birth outcomes in a Swedish population of women reporting a history of violence including domestic violence during pregnancy: a longitudinal cohort study

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hafrún Finnbogadóttir ◽  
Kathleen Baird ◽  
Li Thies-Lagergren
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Birth Outcomes ◽  
Emotional Abuse ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Swedish Population ◽  
Longitudinal Cohort ◽  
History Of ◽  
History Of Violence ◽  
Violence During Pregnancy

Abstract Background Victimisation of women is encountered in all countries across the world, it damages the mental and physical health of women. During pregnancy and the postpartum period, women are at a greater risk of experiencing violence from an intimate partner. The aim of this study was to explore childbirth outcomes in a Swedish population of women reporting a history of violence including domestic violence during pregnancy. Methods A longitudinal cohort design was used. In total, 1939 pregnant women ≥18 years were recruited to answer two questionnaires, both questionnaires were administered in the early and late stages of their pregnancy. The available dataset included birth records of 1694 mothers who gave birth between June 2012 and April 2014. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, T-test and bivariate logistic regression. Results Of 1694 mothers 38.7% (n = 656) reported a history of violence and 2% (n = 34) also experienced domestic violence during pregnancy. Women who were single, living apart from their partner, unemployed, smoked and faced financial distress were at a higher risk of experiencing violence (p = 0.001). They also had significant low scores on the SOC-scale and high EDS-scores ≥13 (p = 0.001) when compared to women without a history of violence (p = 0.001). Having a history of violence increased the woman’s risk of undergoing a caesarean section (OR 1.33, 95% CI 1.02–1.70). A history of emotional abuse also significantly increased the risk of having a caesarean section irrespective of whether it was a planned or an emergency caesarean section (OR 1.50, 95% CI 1.09–2.06). Infants born to a mother who reported a history of violence, were at significant risk of being born premature < 37 weeks of gestation compared to infants born by mothers with no history of violence (p = 0,049). Conclusions A history of violence and/or exclusively a history of emotional abuse has a negative impact on childbirth outcomes including caesarean section and premature birth. Therefore, early identification of a history of or ongoing violence is crucial to provide women with extra support which may have positive impact on her birth outcomes.

scholarly journals Birth outcomes in a Swedish population of women reporting a history of violence including domestic violence during pregnancy: A longitudinal cohort study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hafrún Finnbogadóttir ◽  
Kathleen Baird ◽  
Li Thies-Lagergren
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Birth Outcomes ◽  
Emotional Abuse ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Swedish Population ◽  
Longitudinal Cohort ◽  
History Of ◽  
History Of Violence ◽  
Violence During Pregnancy

Abstract Background: Victimisation of women is encountered in all countries across the world, it damages the mental and physical health of women. During pregnancy and the postpartum period, women are at a greater risk of experiencing violence from an intimate partner. The aim of this study was to explore childbirth outcomes in a Swedish population of women reporting a history of violence including domestic violence during pregnancy. Methods: A longitudinal cohort design was used. In total, 1939 pregnant women ≥ 18 years were recruited to answer two questionnaires, both questionnaires were administered in the early and late stages of their pregnancy. The available dataset included birth records of 1694 mothers who gave birth between June 2012 and April 2014. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, T-test and bivariate logistic regression. Results: Of 1694 mothers 38.7 % (n = 656) reported a history of violence and 2% (n = 34) also experienced domestic violence during pregnancy. Women who were single, living apart from their partner, unemployed, smoked and faced financial distress were at a higher risk of experiencing violence (p = 0.001). They also had significant low scores on the SOC-scale and high EDS-scores ≥ 13 (p =0.001) when compared to women without a history of violence (p = 0.001). Having a history of violence increased the woman’s risk of undergoing a caesarean section (OR 1.33, 95 % CI 1.02 -1.70). A history of emotional abuse also significantly increased the risk of having a caesarean section irrespective of whether it was a planned or an emergency caesarean section (OR 1.50, 95% CI 1.09-2.06). Infants born to a mother who reported a history of violence, were at significant risk of being born premature < 37 weeks of gestation compared to infants born by mothers with no history of violence (p = 0,049). Conclusions: A history of violence and/or exclusively a history of emotional abuse has a negative impact on childbirth outcomes including caesarean section and premature birth. Therefore, early identification of a history of or ongoing violence is crucial to provide women with extra support which may have positive impact on her birth outcomes.

scholarly journals Birth outcomes in a Swedish population of women reporting a history of violence including domestic violence during pregnancy: A longitudinal cohort study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hafrún Finnbogadóttir ◽  
Kathleen Baird ◽  
Li Thies-Lagergren
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Birth Outcomes ◽  
Emotional Abuse ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Swedish Population ◽  
Longitudinal Cohort ◽  
History Of ◽  
History Of Violence ◽  
Violence During Pregnancy

Abstract Background: Victimisation of women is encountered in all countries across the world, it damages the mental and physical health of women. During pregnancy and the postpartum period, women are at a greater risk of experiencing violence from an intimate partner. The aim of this study was to explore childbirth outcomes in a Swedish population of women reporting a history of violence including domestic violence during pregnancy. Methods: A longitudinal cohort design was used. In total, 1939 pregnant women ≥ 18 years were recruited to answer two questionnaires, both questionnaires were administered in the early and late stages of their pregnancy. The available dataset included birth records of 1694 mothers who gave birth between June 2012 and April 2014. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, T-test and bivariate logistic regression. Results: Of 1694 mothers 38.7 % (n = 656) reported a history of violence and 2% (n = 34) also experienced domestic violence during pregnancy. Women who were single, living apart from their partner, unemployed, smoked and faced financial distress were at a higher risk of experiencing violence (p = 0.001). They also had significant low scores on the SOC-scale and high EDS-scores ≥ 13 (p =0.001) when compared to women without a history of violence (p = 0.001). Having a history of violence increased the woman’s risk of undergoing a caesarean section (OR 1.33, 95 % CI 1.02 -1.70). A history of emotional abuse also significantly increased the risk of having a caesarean section irrespective of whether it was a planned or an emergency caesarean section (OR 1.50, 95% CI 1.09-2.06). Infants born to a mother who reported a history of violence, were at significant risk of being born premature < 37 weeks of gestation compared to infants born by mothers with no history of violence (p = 0,049). Conclusions: A history of violence and/or exclusively a history of emotional abuse has a negative impact on childbirth outcomes including caesarean section and premature birth. Therefore, early identification of a history of or ongoing violence is crucial to provide women with extra support which may have positive impact on her birth outcomes.

scholarly journals Birth outcomes in a Swedish population of women reporting a history of violence including domestic violence during pregnancy: A longitudinal cohort study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hafrún Finnbogadóttir ◽  
Kathleen Baird ◽  
Li Thies-Lagergren
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Emotional Abuse ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Swedish Population ◽  
Longitudinal Cohort ◽  
History Of ◽  
History Of Violence ◽  
Violence During Pregnancy

Abstract Background: Victimisation of women is encountered in all countries across the world, it damages the mental and physical health of women. During pregnancy and the postpartum period, women are at a greater risk of experiencing violence from an intimate partner. The aim of this study was to explore childbirth outcomes in a Swedish population of women reporting a history of violence including domestic violence during pregnancy. Methods: A longitudinal cohort design was utilised. In total 1939 pregnant women ≥ 18 years were recruited to answer two questionnaires, during early and late pregnancy. The available dataset included birth records of 1694 mothers who gave birth between June 2012 and April 2014. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, T-test and bivariate logistic regression. Results: Of 1694 mothers 38.7 % (n = 656) reported a history of violence and 2% (n = 34) also experienced domestic violence during pregnancy. Women who were single, living apart from their partner, were unemployed, had financial distress and were smokers were at a higher risk of experiencing violence (p = 0.001). They also had significant low scores on the SOC-scale and high EDS-scores ≥ 13 (p =0.001) when compared to women without a history of violence (p = 0.001). Having a history of violence increased a woman’s risk of having caesarean section (OR 1.33, 95 % CI 1.02 -1.70). Likewise, a history of emotional abuse, significantly increased the risk of having a caesarean section irrespective of whether it was planned or an emergency caesarean section (OR 1.50, 95% CI 1.09-2.06). Infants born to a mother who reported a history of violence, were at significant risk of being born premature < 37 weeks of gestation compared to infants born by mothers with no history of violence (p = 0,049). Conclusions: A history of violence and exclusively a history of emotional abuse has a negative impact on childbirth outcomes including caesarean section and premature birth. Therefore, early identification of a history of or ongoing violence is crucial to provide women with extra support which may have positive impact on birth outcome.

scholarly journals Domestic Violence During Pregnancy in Greece

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (21) ◽  
pp. 4222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evangelia Antoniou ◽  
Georgios Iatrakis
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Age Difference ◽  
Greek Language ◽  
Economic Background ◽  
History Of ◽  
Violence During Pregnancy ◽  
Abuse During Pregnancy ◽  
Regional Hospitals ◽  
In Pregnancy

There are no data about the prevalence of domestic violence during pregnancy in Greece. The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence and the associated factors of domestic violence in a representative population of pregnant women in Greece. Five hundred and forty-six consecutive women, in outpatient clinics of two Public General Regional Hospitals in Athens, agreed to answer anonymously the Abuse Assessment Screen (AAS) questionnaire, translated into the Greek language. Five hundred and forty-six questionnaires were returned (100% response rate), revealing that the prevalence of domestic violence in pregnancy is 6%, with 3.4% of the sample having being abused since the beginning of pregnancy, mainly by their husband/partner. The factors associated with higher risk of abuse during pregnancy were nationality, socio-economic background, and educational level. Foreign women or women with a foreign partner, unemployed individuals, housewives, and university students faced a higher risk of being abused. A substantial age difference (≥10 years) in the couple, a history of abortions, and an undesired pregnancy also increased the risk of violence in pregnancy. These findings suggest that prenatal care is an important period for discussing abuse and, in the end, encouraging women to seek help.

Domestic Violence in Pregnant Women: A Study Conducted in the Postpartum Period of Adolescents and Adults

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 1183-1197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucia Helena Mello de Lima ◽  
Rosiane Mattar ◽  
Anelise Riedel Abrahão
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Perinatal Outcomes ◽  
Sexual Partners ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Adolescents And Adults ◽  
Number Of Sexual Partners ◽  
History Of ◽  
Violence During Pregnancy

The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of domestic violence in adolescent and adult mothers who were admitted to obstetrics services centers in Brazil and to identify risk factors of domestic violence and any adverse obstetric and perinatal outcomes. Researchers used standardized interviews, the questionnaire Abuse Assessment Screen, and a review of patients’ medical records. Descriptive statistical analyses were also used. The prevalence of domestic violence among all participants totaled 40.1% (38.5% of adolescents, 41.7% of adults). Factors associated with domestic violence during pregnancy were as follows: a history of family violence, a greater number of sexual partners, and being a smoker. No statistically significant association was found for adverse obstetric and perinatal outcomes. Results showed that, in Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil, pregnancy did not protect a woman from suffering domestic violence.

scholarly journals Adolescence, pregnancy and domestic violence: social conditions and life projects

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (suppl 1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Paula Orchiucci Miura ◽  
Leila Salomão de La Plata Cury Tardivo ◽  
Dora Mariela Salcedo Barrientos ◽  
Emiko Yoshikawa Egry ◽  
Cibele Monteiro Macedo
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Social Conditions ◽  
Pregnant Adolescents ◽  
Children And Adolescent ◽  
History Of ◽  
History Of Violence ◽  
Group B ◽  
Life Projects

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the social conditions and life projects of non-pregnant adolescents, pregnant adolescents and pregnant women who are victims of domestic violence. Methods: This is a exploratory, descriptive and comparative study of a quantitative and qualitative character. Ninety adolescents between 12 and 18 years old participated in the study, consisting of three groups: Group A (30 non-pregnant adolescents with no history of violence); Group B (30 pregnant adolescents with no history of violence); and Group C (30 pregnant adolescents with a history of violence). The tools used were a questionnaire of characterization of socioeconomic conditions, Inventory of Domestic Violence Against Children and Adolescent Phrases and structured interview. Results: Group C adolescents had lower schooling, higher school dropout, lower family income and short-term life projects. Final considerations: in life projects and social conditions (marital status, education, living conditions and family income) there was some difference between the groups.

FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH UNFAVOURABLE BIRTH OUTCOMES IN KENYA

2001 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 199-225 ◽  
Author(s):  
MONICA MAGADI ◽  
NYOVANI MADISE ◽  
IAN DIAMOND
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Birth Outcomes ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Significant Risk Factor ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Size At Birth

Studies addressing factors associated with adverse birth outcomes have almost exclusively been based on hospital statistics. This is a serious limitation in developing countries where the majority of births do not occur within health facilities. This paper examines factors associated with premature deliveries, small baby’s size at birth and Caesarean section deliveries in Kenya based on the 1993 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey data. Due to the hierarchical nature of the data, the analysis uses multilevel logistic regression models to take into account the family and community effects. The results show that the odds of unfavourable birth outcomes are significantly higher for first births than for higher order births. Furthermore, antenatal care (measured by frequency of antenatal care visits and tetanus toxoid injection) is observed to have a negative association with the incidence of premature births. For the baby’s size at birth, maternal nutritional status is observed to be a predominant factor. Short maternal stature is confirmed as a significant risk factor for Caesarean section deliveries. The observed higher odds of Caesarean section deliveries among women from households of high socioeconomic status are attributed to the expected association between socioeconomic status and the use of appropriate maternal health care services. The odds of unfavourable birth outcomes vary significantly between women. In addition, the odds of Caesarean section deliveries vary between districts, after taking into account the individual-level characteristics of the woman.

scholarly journals Developmental disabilities of children and their health outcomes

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-62
Author(s):  
Md Rasheduzzaman Mondol ◽  
Muhammad Tanvir Faysol ◽  
Md Shaheen Sikder
Keyword(s):  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Disabled Children ◽  
Skilled Birth Attendants ◽  
Birth Attendants ◽  
History Of ◽  
History Of Violence ◽  
Violence During Pregnancy

A study was conducted among 155 mothers of disabled children. The health outcome of disabled children in Bangladesh focuses overall on their health status. The cross sectional study was carried out in Bangladesh Protibondhi foundation and Society for the welfare of the Intellectual disability from august 2014 to March 2015. The analysis shows that age of most of the mothers of disabled children were between 30 and 39 years and the disabled children were their first baby. The mothers who had less than 3 antenatal visits have a great chance of having a developmental disabled child. Among 155 respondents, 27 per cent had autism and 72.9 per cent had other disabilities (Cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and intellectual disability). 35.5 per cent blood groups of fathers and mothers of children with developmental disabilities have different positive blood groups. After birth weight of 58.71 per cent baby with developmental disabilities were from 1.00 - 2.00 kg which is a low birth weight. About 70 per cent of mothers have not given exclusive breastfeeding to their disabled child. Only 29 per cent of mothers have given exclusive breastfeeding. There is a significant relationship between having delivery without skilled birth attendants and health outcomes of children. 57.7 per cent mothers with disabilities (Cerebral palsy, intellectual disability and Down syndrome) and 42.3 per cent mothers who had deliveries through non-skilled birth attendants gave birth to autistic babies. 9.1% mothers having history of violence during pregnancy gave birth to autistic babies and 90.9% mothers having history of violence during pregnancy gave birth to babies with other disabilities.Bangladesh J. Sci. Res. 29(1): 55-62, June-2016

scholarly journals PROSPECT AND CHALLENGES OF USING ONLINE MEDIATION IN RESOLVING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN MUSLIM FAMILY DISPUTES IN MALAYSIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 873-880
Author(s):  
Nur Farahiyah Mohd Nasir ◽  
Zinatul Ashiqin Zainol ◽  
Muhamad Helmi Md. Said
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Current Literature ◽  
History Of ◽  
History Of Violence ◽  
Current Mechanism ◽  
Muslim Family ◽  
Online Mediation

Purpose of study: This article aims to review the challenges of Muslim family disputes in Malaysia resolving the disputes with the history of violence and analyse what online mediation may offer to overcome the said problem. Methodology: The methodology used in this article is qualitative research. The data had been collected by reviewing relevant mechanisms of resolving Muslim family disputes in Malaysia through the relevant books, articles, proceedings and relevant Acts existed in Malaysia. Result: The finding of this research is mediation is not an appropriate mechanism to resolve Muslim family disputes with the history of violence because it will cause more injustice to the victim. Thus, this paper concludes by suggesting online mediation as another alternative to resolve family disputes. Applications of this study: The study can be useful to enrich the current literature of resolving Muslim family disputes in Malaysia. Novelty/Originality of this study: The originality of this research is introducing a new mechanism to resolve Muslim family disputes which the current mechanism could not offer.

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