scholarly journals Intimate partner violence among pregnant teenagers in Lira district, northern Uganda: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Anna Grace Auma ◽  
Elizabeth Ayebare ◽  
Connie Olwit ◽  
Grace Ndeezi ◽  
Victoria Nankabirwa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Northern Uganda ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Violence During Pregnancy

Background/aims Intimate partner violence during pregnancy is associated with adverse health outcomes for mothers and their unborn babies. Whereas the literature on intimate partner violence in the general population is extensive, little is known about this type of violence among pregnant teenagers, especially in resource-limited settings. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with intimate partner violence among pregnant teenagers attending antenatal care clinics in Lira District, northern Uganda. Methods This was a cross-sectional study of 310 pregnant teenagers attending antenatal care clinics at the Lira Regional Referral Hospital and Ogur Health Center IV. Eligible teenagers were recruited consecutively until the required sample size was accrued. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Intimate partner violence was determined using the Revised Conflict Tactile Scale 2. Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify factors associated with violence during pregnancy, while considering potential confounding factors. Results The overall prevalence of intimate partner violence among pregnant teenagers was 40.6%. The prevalence of psychological violence was 37.1%, sexual assault was 29%, and physical violence was 24.8%. Partner alcohol intake (odds ratio=5.00, P=0.000); polygamy (odds ratio=2.80, P=0.001) and the inability of the teenage mother to make major decisions in the home (odds ratio=2.42, P=0.006) were independently associated with intimate partner violence during pregnancy. Conclusions Approximately 4 in 10 pregnant teenagers in Lira district, northern Uganda experienced intimate partner violence. This is higher than has been reported in the general population of pregnant women in Uganda. Intimate partner violence screening and counselling should be part of the routine antenatal care package.

High prevalence of intimate partner violence among pregnant teenagers in Lira district, northern Uganda: a cross sectional study.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Grace Auma ◽  
Elizabeth Ayebare ◽  
Connie Olwit ◽  
Grace Ndeezi ◽  
Victoria Nankabirwa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
General Population ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Northern Uganda ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated

Abstract Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy is associated with adverse health outcomes for the mother and her unborn baby. Whereas the literature on IPV in the general population is extensive, little is known about IPV among pregnant teenagers especially in resource limited settings. This study determined the prevalence and factors associated with IPV among pregnant teenagers attending antenatal care clinics (ANC) in Lira District, Northern Uganda. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of 310 pregnant teenagers attending ANC at Lira regional referral hospital and Ogur health center IV. Eligible teenagers were recruited consecutively until the required sample size was accrued. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire. IPV was determined using the Revised Conflict Tactile Scale (CTS2) screening tool. Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify factors associated with IPV during pregnancy while considering potential confounding factors. Results: The overall prevalence of IPV among pregnant teenagers was 40.6% [95% CI: 35.13-46.34]. The prevalence of psychological violence was 37.1%, [95% CI: 31.70-42.74]; sexual assault 29%, [95% CI: 24.04-34.43] and physical violence was 24.8%, [95% CI: 20.13-30.04]. Partner alcohol intake (OR=5.00, 95%CI: 2.87-8.71, P =0.000); polygamy (OR=2.80, 95%CI: 1.49-5.23, p=0.001); and inability to make major decision in the home by the teenage mother (OR=2.42, 95%CI: 1.29-4.54: P=0.006); were independently associated with IPV during pregnancy. Conclusion: About 4 in 10 of pregnant teenagers in Lira district, Northern Uganda experience IPV. This is higher than what has been reported in the general population of pregnant women in Uganda. Teenagers were more likely to experience IPV if they were in a polygamous relationship, were unable to make major decisions in the home and had an alcoholic partner. IPV screening and counselling should be part of the routine antenatal care package. Key words; Intimate partner violence, teenage pregnancy, factors associated.

scholarly journals Intimate partner violence among pregnant women in Uganda

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua Epuitai ◽  
Samson Udho ◽  
Anna Grace Auma ◽  
Rose Chalo Nabirye
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Marital Conflicts ◽  
History Of ◽  
Average Monthly Income ◽  
Violence During Pregnancy

Background: Intimate partner violence may be more prevalent during pregnancy as women are more vulnerable. Aims: To determine the prevalence of intimate partner violence and associated factors among pregnant women at Soroti Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 180 pregnant women. Data were collected using a pre-tested, semi-structured questionnaire. Intimate partner violence was measured using the revised Conflict Tactile Scale 2. Findings: The overall prevalence of intimate partner violence during pregnancy was 27.8%. Household average monthly income, experiences of intimate partner violence before pregnancy and marital conflicts were independently associated with intimate partner violence during pregnancy. Conclusions: Screening should be done during antenatal care among women with low household income, marital conflicts, and history of intimate partner violence before pregnancy to identify and manage cases of intimate partner violence. More research is needed to identify interventions for reduction of intimate partner violence during pregnancy.

scholarly journals Sexual and physical intimate partner violence among women using antenatal care in Nampula, Mozambique

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eusébio Chaquisse ◽  
Sílvia Fraga ◽  
Paula Meireles ◽  
Glória Macassa ◽  
Joaquim Soares ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Physical Abuse ◽  
Alcohol Drinking ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physical Intimate Partner Violence

The aim was to estimate the prevalence of sexual and physical intimate partner violence (IPV) and its associated factors, in a sample of pregnant women using antenatal care (ANC) in Nampula province - Mozambique. This cross-sectional study was carried out in six health units in Nampula, from February 2013 to January 2014. Overall, 869 participants answered the Conflict Tactics Scale 2. The lifetime and past year prevalence of sexual abuse was 49% and 46%, and of physical abuse was 46% and 44%, respectively. Lifetime and past year sexual abuse was significantly associated with living as a couple, alcohol drinking and having a past diagnosis of gonorrhea. Lifetime and past year physical abuse increased significantly with age and was associated with living as a couple, alcohol drinking and history with syphilis. The prevalence of lifetime and previous year violence among women using ANC was high and similar showing that most women were constantly exposed to IPV. ANC provides a window of opportunity for identifying and acting on violence against women.

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