Presence of children in the home and intimate partner violence among women seeking elective pregnancy termination

Peek‐Asa, Corinne; Saftlas, Audrey F.; Wallis, Anne; Harland, Karisa K.; Dickey, Penny

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0186389

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“…Compared with women who did not have any biological children, women with 3–4 biological children and those with ≥5 biological children were more likely to report experiencing any form of intimate partner violence. Several studies have consistently reported that the number of children in the home is a significant risk factor for IPV because having a child could amplify stress factors such as financial responsibilities that accompany having one [27–30]. In homes where IPV was already existing, having a child could put a strain on the relationship which increases the possibility of IPV [30].…”

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Intimate partner violence among HIV positive women in care - results from a national survey, Uganda 2016

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BackgroundWomen remain disproportionally affected by the HIV/ AIDS epidemic because of sociocultural factors including violence perpetrated by intimate partners. Among HIVpositive (HIV+) women, intimate partner violence (IPV) affects engagement in care and reproductive health outcomes. We analyzed data from a national survey to estimate the prevalence of IPV among HIV+ women in care and associated factors.MethodsThe study was conducted among 5198 HIV+ women in care. Data were collected on socio-demographic characteristics, self-reported couple HIV status, mutual HIV status disclosure and IPV. IPV was assessed by asking participants whether their current husband or partner ever hit, slapped, kicked or did anything to hurt them physically, and whether their current husband or partner ever physically forced them to have intercourse or perform any sexual acts against their will. Women who responded “yes” were classified as having ever experienced IPV. Modified Poisson regression was used to identify factors associated with experiencing IPV.ResultsOf 5198 HIV+ women, 1664 (32.1%) had ever experienced physical violence, 1466 (28.3%) had ever experienced sexual violence and 2290 (44.2%) had ever experienced any IPV. Compared with women in relationships where the woman and their male partner were of the same age, women in relationships where the partner was ≥1 year younger were more likely to ever experience IPV (Prevalence risk ratio [PRR] = 1.43, 95% Confidence Interval [95%CI]: 1.10–1.71), as were women in relationships where the partner was < 10 years older (PRR = 1.20, 95%CI: 1.00–1.43) or ≥ 10 years older (PRR = 1.31, 95%CI: 1.05–1.64). Compared with women who did not have biological children, women with 3–4 biological children were more likely to have ever experienced IPV (PRR = 1.27 95%CI: 1.00–1.59) as were those with ≥5 biological children (PRR = 1.34, 95%CI: 1.06–1.71). Compared with women in sero-concordant relationships, women in sero-discordant relationships were less likely to ever experience IPV (PRR = 0.87 95%CI: 0.78–0.98).ConclusionsIn Uganda, a high proportion of HIV+ women have ever experienced IPV. Experiencing IPV was associated with circumstances related to the intimate relationship between the woman and her male partner. Health care workers should screen HIV+ women in care for IPV and offer appropriate psychosocial assistance.

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“…However, in our study, we observed that being married increased the chance of having terminated pregnancies, which aligns with some of the other literature [ 18 – 20 ]. Research has shown that there is an association between intimate partner violence and pregnancy termination [ 51 , 52 ]. Bangladesh has a high prevalence of intimate partner violence, which is associated with a high risk of pregnancy termination among Bangladeshi women [ 52 ].…”

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Bayesian spatial analysis of socio-demographic factors influencing pregnancy termination and its residual geographic variation among ever-married women of reproductive age in Bangladesh

Zahan

Feng

2020

BMC Public Health

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Background: Unsafe pregnancy termination is a major public health concern among reproductive-aged women in many developing countries. This study evaluated the socio-demographic characteristics, as well as residual spatial correlation in pregnancy termination among Bangladeshi women. Methods: Secondary data was obtained from the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey for the survey year 2014. Data included 17,863 samples of ever-married women between the ages of 15-49 years, which is a national representative sample in Bangladesh. Bayesian spatial logistic regression was used to assess the associations between socio-demographic characteristics and pregnancy termination. We flexibly modeled the non-linear effects of the continuous covariates while accounting for residual spatial correlation at the district level. Results: Our findings revealed that about 19% of the respondents in Bangladesh reported ever had a pregnancy terminated. The risk of pregnancy termination was higher among women who had been working, had a higher wealth index, were in a conjugal relationship, had no children, were older and started their cohabitation earlier. Residual spatial patterns revealed the areas at a higher risk of pregnancy termination, including Panchagarh, Habiganj, and Sylhet after adjusting for covariates. Conclusions: Prevalence of pregnancy termination remains considerably high in Bangladesh. The study revealed significant associations of women's age at survey time, age at first cohabitation, occupational status, socioeconomic status, marital status and the total number of children ever born with reporting having a history of terminated pregnancy among Bangladeshi ever-married women. The identified socio-demographic characteristics and districts at an increased likelihood of pregnancy termination can inform localized intervention and prevention strategies to improve the reproductive healthcare of women in Bangladesh.

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“…The damage resulting from conjugal violence is not restricted to the consequences in women’s health, since speeches point to implications on children, in the form of social isolation, low school performance and aggressive behavior. National and international studies have also indicated the extent of these repercussions for children ( 20 - 21 ) . In addition, witnessing harm between parents and/or being a victim in childhood and adolescence is significantly related to all types of violence suffered by women and manifested by men ( 22 - 23 ) .…”

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Understanding marital violence: a study in grounded theory

Carneiro

Gomes

Campos

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Rev. Latino-Am. Enfermagem

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Objective: to understand the phenomenon of marital violence based on the experience of women in judicial process and network professionals. Method: a qualitative study, with theoretical-methodological support in grounded theory. Data collection took place in two regional Courts for Peace in the Home in a municipality of the Brazilian Northeast. Interviews were conducted with 38 participants, who composed two sample groups: women in situations of violence and network professionals. Results: the understanding of marital violence emerged for the phenomenon “Experiencing marital violence as a progressive and cyclical process, with repercussions for health and implications for social relations”. Conclusion: in recognizing marital violence as a recurring problem in the life of women, with implications for their own health and that of their children, the study points to the relevance of coping strategies based on institutional and social support.

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Presence of children in the home and intimate partner violence among women seeking elective pregnancy termination

Cited by 16 publications

References 27 publications

Intimate partner violence among HIV positive women in care - results from a national survey, Uganda 2016

Intimate partner violence among HIV positive women in care - results from a national survey, Uganda 2016

Bayesian spatial analysis of socio-demographic factors influencing pregnancy termination and its residual geographic variation among ever-married women of reproductive age in Bangladesh

Understanding marital violence: a study in grounded theory

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