scholarly journals Pattern of intimate partner violence disclosure among pregnant women attending ante-natal clinic in Oyo East Local Government, Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
Abayomi Olusola Ayodapo ◽  
Olutoyin O Sekoni ◽  
Michael C Asuzu
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Care Facility ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health problem. Despite being a phenomenon that occurs globally, few studies have reviewed the issue of intimate partner violence among pregnant women as it relates to disclosure of abuse. This study sets out to determine the prevalence and pattern of disclosure of intimate partner violence among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Oyo East Local Government of Oyo State. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study among pregnant women aged 18–49 years. A total of 350 pregnant women in the sole secondary health care facility and 3 out of the 18 primary health care facilities randomly selected by balloting were consecutively recruited. A pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire adapted from the WHO Multi-Country Study on Women’s Health and Domestic Violence was used to collect data. Data were analysed with SPSS® version 16. Results: Of 252 (72.0%) women who had been exposed to violence by their partner in pregnancy, 72 (28.6%) disclosed their IPV experience. The experience was disclosed to relatives, friends and religious leaders. Of the 72 that disclosed their IPV experience, 31 (43.1%) reported for the purpose of seeking redress through religious or local leaders, healthcare professionals and law enforcement agencies. Conclusion: Intimate partner violence is common among pregnant women, but a culture of silence still persists, making identification of the exposed difficult. These data may encourage healthcare providers to include screening for IPV in the curriculum of the antenatal care. (Full text of the research articles are available online at www.medpharm.tandfonline.com/ojfp) S Afr Fam Pract 2017; DOI: 10.1080/20786190.2016.1272245

Prevalence of intimate partner violence among pregnant women attending a public sector hospital in Bengaluru, southern India

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 ◽  
pp. 132-137
Author(s):  
ANITA NATH ◽  
SHUBHASHREE VENKATESH ◽  
J. VINDHYA ◽  
SHEEBA BALAN ◽  
CHANDRA S. METGUD
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Unplanned Pregnancy ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Southern India ◽  
Public Sector Hospital

Background Intimate partner violence (IPV) is recognized as an important public health problem globally as well as in India. It may result in adverse physical and mental health consequences for the victim or unfavourable pregnancy outcomes if it happens during pregnancy. The possible risk factors for IPV can be explained by four levels of ecological factors: individual, partner, household and community. We estimated the prevalence of IPV and its association with selected ecological risk factors among pregnant women availing of antenatal care at a public sector hospital in Bengaluru, southern India. Methods We included 350 women above the age of 18 years with a confirmed pregnancy of less than 24 weeks and having no obstetric complication. We used the Conflict Tactics Scale to determine the presence of IPV. The risk factors measured were—individual level: respondent’s age, education, occupation, gravidity, planned or unplanned pregnancy, substance abuse, presence of depression and anxiety; partner-related: spouse’s education, occupation and marital discord; household/community-related: socioeconomic status, social support, religion and consanguinity. Results The prevalence of IPV was 3.7%. Factors that were significantly associated on multivariate analysis were higher age (above 20 years) (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 1.82 [1.12–2.97], p=0.016) and presence of depression (AOR 6.84 [1.76–26.61], p=0.005). Conclusion The prevalence of IPV was less in our study population compared to figures reported from other Indian study settings.

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 Prevalence and Correlates of Maternal Early Stimulation Behaviors during Pregnancy in Northern Ghana: A Cross-Sectional Survey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Mackness ◽  
John A Gallis ◽  
Raymond Kofi Owusu ◽  
Mohammed Ali ◽  
Safiyatu Abubakr-Bibilazu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Child Development ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Northern Ghana ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Early Stimulation

Abstract Background: Per UNICEF’s Nurturing Care Framework, early childhood development (ECD) begins during pregnancy and many lower-resource settings need data to inform their programs for optimal child development. The maternal-fetal relationship can be partly examined via a series of bonding activities called early stimulation behaviors (ESB). This study describes early stimulation behaviors and the associated correlates among pregnant women in Ghana. Methods: This cross-sectional study used data from a cluster-randomized trial in two districts of Northern Ghana. A total of 374 pregnant women were enrolled at baseline and administered a pre-intervention survey. Communication-related early stimulation behaviors was the primary outcome which was evaluated using three maternal-fetal bonding activities; did the woman self-report touching and/or talking, singing, and/or talking about family to her belly. A generalized estimating equation modified Poisson model was used for the bivariate and multivariable analysis.Results: About half of the participants reported performing communication-related ESB during pregnancy frequently or sometimes. Bivariate analysis revealed that negative life experiences including higher rates of emotional, physical and sexual intimate partner violence (IPV) and having moderate to severe depressive symptoms were associated with women performing early stimulation behaviors more often. In the multivariable model, physical intimate partner violence remained significantly associated with early stimulation behaviors. Conclusion: Research on early stimulation behaviors is still in a nascent phase. It is unclear why our results revealed an association between intimate partner violence and early stimulation behaviors; this could reflect a coping mechanism for the expectant mother. Further research is needed to better understand this association and explore potential long-term impacts of early stimulation behaviors during pregnancy on child development.Trial registration: Clinical Trials # NCT03665246, September 11, 2018

scholarly journals Prevalence and Correlates of Maternal Early Stimulation Behaviors during Pregnancy in Northern Ghana: A Cross-Sectional Survey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Mackness ◽  
John A Gallis ◽  
Raymond Kofi Owusu ◽  
Mohammed Ali ◽  
Safiyatu Abubakr-Bibilazu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Child Development ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Northern Ghana ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Early Stimulation

Abstract Background: Per UNICEF’s Nurturing Care Framework, early childhood development (ECD) begins during pregnancy and many lower-resource settings need data to inform their programs for optimal child development. The maternal-fetal relationship can be partly examined via a series of bonding activities called early stimulation behaviors (ESB). This study describes early stimulation behaviors and the associated correlates among pregnant women in Ghana. Methods: This cross-sectional study used data from a cluster-randomized trial in two districts of Northern Ghana. A total of 374 pregnant women were enrolled at baseline and administered a pre-intervention survey. Communication-related early stimulation behaviors was the primary outcome which was evaluated using three maternal-fetal bonding activities; did the woman self-report touching and/or talking, singing, and/or talking about family to her belly. A generalized estimating equation modified Poisson model was used for the bivariate and multivariable analysis.Results: About half of the participants reported performing communication-related ESB during pregnancy frequently or sometimes. Bivariate analysis revealed that negative life experiences including higher rates of emotional, physical and sexual intimate partner violence (IPV) and having moderate to severe depressive symptoms were associated with women performing early stimulation behaviors more often. In the multivariable model, physical intimate partner violence remained significantly associated with early stimulation behaviors. Conclusion: Research on early stimulation behaviors is still in a nascent phase. It is unclear why our results revealed an association between intimate partner violence and early stimulation behaviors; this could reflect a coping mechanism for the expectant mother. Further research is needed to better understand this association and explore potential long-term impacts of early stimulation behaviors during pregnancy on child development.Trial registration: Clinical Trials # NCT03665246, August 29, 2018.

scholarly journals Intimate partner violence management and referral practices of primary care workers in a selected population in Turkey

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aysegul Catak Taskiran ◽  
Aysun Ozsahin ◽  
Tamer Edirne
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Violence Against Women ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Lack Of Knowledge

Abstract Background: Violence against women is a significant public health problem and primary care workers (PCWs) have a crucial role in managing violence against women. However, though intimate partner violence (IPV) is frequently seen in primary care, most cases remain unreported. Aims: This study aims to investigate family physicians’ (FPs’) and co-working midwifes/nurses’ (M/Ns’) explanations about their responses to women disclosing IPV and the reasons for their actions. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional survey via a face-to-face administered questionnaire interview involving 266 PCWs in a selected area in Turkey. We questioned the reasoning behind inappropriate responses such as not examining the patient and document findings, not recording a code of violence, and not notifying the police in the case of a disclosure of IPV. Results: We surveyed 129 FPs and 137 M/Ns. We found that the disclosure of IPV in primary care is very high, but more than one-third of physicians and half of M/Ns respond inappropriately. Reasons for inappropriate response varied. The majority believed that the victim would continue to live with her batterer, making any report ineffective. Some expressed concern for the women’s and their own personal safety, citing an increase in assault cases by perpetrators in the last few years. Many indicated a lack of knowledge about management of violence cases. Conclusion: Multiple barriers challenge PCWs in helping abused women. Common behaviours, safety concerns, and a lack of knowledge seem to be the major barriers to responding appropriately to IPV. To address this issue appropriately, protective measures for both parties – PCWs and violence victims – need to be enacted and a supportive constitutional and societal organization is required. Screening and identification should lead to interventions that benefit the victims rather than harming them.

Curricular Limitations and Recommendations for Training Health Care Providers to Respond to Intimate Partner Violence: An Integrative Literature Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 152483802199595
Author(s):  
Joel Seme Ambikile ◽  
Sebalda Leshabari ◽  
Mayumi Ohnishi
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Response Training

Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a well-known public health problem occurring worldwide. With a multisectoral approach being emphasized in addressing IPV, the health sector has a key role to play due to many IPV victims who appear in health facilities without their needs being met. A well-designed and implemented IPV curriculum is necessary for effectively training health care professionals to provide quality IPV care and related services. This integrative review was conducted to establish evidence for existing curricular limitations and recommendations for training health care providers to respond to IPV. Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted for studies published from 2000 to 2020 in five databases (PubMed, Science Direct, Cochrane Library, Google, and Scholar). As a criterion, studies that reported curricular limitations in training health care providers/professionals to address IPV were included. A total of 198 studies were identified for screening, with 16 studies meeting the inclusion criteria and included in the review. Findings: Curricular limitations for IPV response training for health care providers were reported in the following areas (themes): time allocated for the training, amount of content in the existing curricula, institutional endorsement for the content, IPV response teachers/facilitators, teaching and learning strategies, and funding to support curricular implementation. Various recommendations to improving IPV response training were provided including guaranteeing the training in all courses, increasing academic capability to teach the content, allocation of funding to improve infrastructure for curriculum development and implementation, comprehensive approaches to teaching, and continuing education for health care providers.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Associated Factors of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) against Women in Bangladesh amid COVID-19 Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Istihak Rayhan ◽  
Khaleda Akter
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background: The study attempted to explore the prevalence and associated factors of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in Bangladesh amid the COVID-19 pandemic. IPV is a complete violation of women's human rights and a dominant chronic global public health problem. Methods: The target population of the study was Bangladeshi married women, aged between 16 to 49 years, and lived with an intimate partner. Data were collected from Dhaka city with eight other districts of Bangladesh, and among 605 married women response rate was 84.30%. WHO multi-country study tools for screening domestic violence were used to screen emotional, physical, and sexual violence. Results: The study found the prevalence of IPV about 45.29%, where emotionally abused 44.12%, physically 15.29%, sexually 10.59%, and either physically or sexually 19.22%. Adjusted with marital duration, residence, women’s level of education, husband’s age, and monthly family income, multivariate logistic regression results revealed that comparatively older women, employed, non-Muslims and women with educated husband were less likely to experience violence, while arranged marriage, family income reduction amid the pandemic and husbands’ pandemic induced depression or anxiety caused more likely to commit violence. Limitations: Self-reported cross-sectional study has some methodological limitations, and the present study is not free from them. Conclusions: The study contributes to the existing literature by highlighting the associated factors of IPV amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which will help to make preventive policy.

scholarly journals Intimate Partner Violence Disclosure and Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women Attending a City Hospital in South-Western Uganda: A Cross-sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eve Katushabe ◽  
John Baptist Asiimwe ◽  
Vincent Batwala
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Newborn Health ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Maternal And Newborn Health ◽  
City Hospital ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background: Pregnancy-associated Intimate Partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health problem in Uganda impacting on maternal and newborn health outcomes adversely. However, IPV disclosure and related factors among gravid women have remained poorly documented in southwestern Uganda. Methods: In a cross-sectional design, 283 women attending Mbarara City Hospital Antenatal Clinic (ANC) were recruited into the study. The current analysis included 199 women reporting emotional, physical and sexual violence experiences through the present pregnancy. Results: Of the 199 (70.3%) women who experienced IPV, 99(49.7%) disclosed it to someone. Majority (66.7%) disclosed IPV to their family of birth, 55.5% to friends, 35.3% to husband’s family member, 12.1% to neighbors, 9.1% to the healthcare providers, 8.1% to religious leaders, and 3.1% to police. Gravidity, OR= 1.9[95%CI: 1.07-3.31, p=0.027], parity OR=1.9[95%CI: 1.08-3.34, p=0.026] and witnessed IPV OR: 5.4[95%CI: 1.93-14.96; p=0.001] were significantly associated with IPV disclosure.Conclusion: Half the participants disclosed their IPV experience. Majority of the women disclosed to their female family of birth and very few to healthcare workers. These findings point to the need for healthcare providers to routinely screen for IPV during antenatal care if a high IPV disclosure rate is to be achieved.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document