Abstract:Background:Gender violence is a prevalent issue worldwide. In Mexico, four out of ten women suffer any kind of violence. The factors that make women even more vulnerable to domestic violence are pregnancy, socioeconomic status, educational level, and the presence of chronic health problems. Violence represents a major risk factor for depression, anxiety, poor adherence to medical treatment, and obstetric adverse events.Objectives:The aim of this study is to determine the frequency of domestic violence in pregn… Show more
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