The Impact of Intimate Partner Violence on the Mental Health of Pregnant Women Residing in Slum Areas: A Cross-Sectional Study

Rastegar, Khadije Ezzati; Moeini, Babak; Rezapur-Shahkolai, Forouzan; Naghdi, Asadollah; Karami, Manoochehr; Jahanfar, Shayesteh

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“…A wide range of short-term and long-term physical and mental health sequelae have been associated with IPV, such as an increased risk of injury (J. L. Fanslow & Robinson, 2011;Liu, Bush, Koyuturk, & Karakurt, 2020;Thomas et al, 2021), chronic pain (Al-Modallal, 2016;Dillon, Hussain, Loxton, & Rahman, 2013;Loxton, Dolja-Gore, Anderson, & Townsend, 2017), headaches or migraine (Campbell et al, 2018;Gerber, Fried, Pineles, Shipherd, & Bernstein, 2012), and gastrointestinal and gynaecological problems (Al-Modallal, 2016; Gibson et al, 2019;Karakurt, Patel, Whiting, & Koyuturk, 2017;Stockl & Penhale, 2015). The most frequently identified IPV-related mental health consequences include Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (Baker et al, 2021;Brown et al, 2020;Charak et al, 2020;Gibbs, Dunkle, & Jewkes, 2018), anxiety (Brown et al, 2020;Charak et al, 2020;Daugherty, Pérez-García, Hidalgo-Ruzzante, & Bueso-Izquierdo, 2021), depression (Ahmadabadi et al, 2020;Daugherty et al, 2021;Gibbs, Dunkle, et al, 2018;Morris et al, 2020), suicidal thoughts (Kandeger & Naziroglu, 2021;Nair, Satyanarayana, & Desai, 2020), insomnia (Ezzati-Rastegar et al, 2020;Sanchez, Islam, Zhong, Gelaye, & Williams, 2016), and substance use and abuse (Alangea et al, 2018;Gibbs, Jewkes, Willan, & Washington, 2018;Reyes, Weiss, Swan, & Sullivan, 2020).…”

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“…L. Fanslow & Robinson, 2011; Liu et al, 2020; Thomas et al, 2021), chronic pain (Al-Modallal, 2016; Dillon et al, 2013; Loxton et al, 2017), headaches or migraine (Campbell et al, 2018; Gerber et al, 2012), and gastrointestinal and gynecological problems (Al-Modallal, 2016; Gibson et al, 2019; Karakurt et al, 2017; Stockl & Penhale, 2015). The most frequently identified IPV-related mental health consequences include posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (Baker et al, 2021; Brown et al, 2020; Charak et al, 2020; Gibbs et al, 2018; Gibbs, Jewkes, et al, 2018), anxiety (Brown et al, 2020; Charak et al, 2020; Daugherty et al, 2021), depression (Ahmadabadi et al, 2020; Daugherty et al, 2021; Gibbs, Dunkle, et al, 2018; Morris et al, 2020), suicidal thoughts (Kandeger & Naziroglu, 2021; Nair et al, 2020), insomnia (Ezzati-Rastegar et al, 2020; Sanchez et al, 2016), and substance use and abuse (Alangea et al, 2018; Gibbs, Jewkes, et al, 2018; Reyes et al, 2020).…”

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Global Prevalence and Mental Health Outcomes of Intimate Partner Violence Among Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Trauma, Violence, & Abuse

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The aim of this systematic review was to assess the magnitude of the association between types of intimate partner violence (IPV) and mental health outcomes and shed light on the large variation in IPV prevalence rates between low- to middle-income countries and high-income countries. The study is a systematic review and meta-analysis. The following databases were searched for this study: Cochrane, MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, and the Applied Social Sciences Index and Abstracts. The inclusion criteria for this study are as follows: quantitative studies published from 2012 to 2020 on IPV exposure in women aged 16+, using validated measures. Random effects meta-analyses and subgroup analysis exploring heterogeneity across population groups in different economic contexts are used in this study. In all, 201 studies were included with 250,599 women, primarily from high-income countries. Higher prevalence rates were reported for women’s lifetime IPV than past year IPV. Lifetime psychological violence was the most prevalent form of IPV. Women in the community reported the highest prevalence for physical, psychological, and sexual violence in the past year compared to clinical groups. Perinatal women were most likely to have experienced lifetime physical IPV. Prevalence rates differed significantly ( p = .037 to <.001) for “any IPV” and all subtypes by income country level. Meta-analysis suggested increased odds for all mental health outcomes associated with IPV including depression (odds ratio [OR] = 2.04–3.14), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (OR = 2.15–2.66), and suicidality (OR = 2.17–5.52). Clinical and community populations were exposed to high prevalence of IPV and increased likelihood of depression, PTSD, and suicidality. Future research should seek to understand women’s perspectives on service/support responses to IPV to address their mental health needs. Work with IPV survivors should be carried out to develop bespoke services to reduce IPV in groups most at risk such as pregnant and/or help-seeking women.

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Global Prevalence and Mental Health Outcomes of Intimate Partner Violence Among Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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“…The impact of SVAW on fertility outcomes can be understood through trauma theory. Trauma associated with SVAW can result in physical and psychological health problems, such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which can in turn affect fertility outcomes [34,35]. Additionally, individuals who have experienced trauma may face barriers in seeking reproductive healthcare and accessing contraception, further exacerbating the impact of SVAW on fertility [36][37][38][39].…”

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Investigating the relationship between spousal violence against women and total fertility rate in Afghanistan

Shams Ghahfarokhi

2024

BMC Public Health

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Background spousal violence against women (SVAW) is a common form of violence that occurs within the family context, with spouses being the main perpetrators. Afghanistan has one of the highest rates of SVAW in the world, and its impact on reproductive health and fertility is not well understood. This study aims to investigate the extent to which SVAW influences the total fertility rate (TFR) of Afghan women. Methods In this study, a regression model of discrete-time survival models was used to calculate the total fertility rate (TFR), parity progression ratio (PPRs), and average closed birth intervals (CBI) between two children. The method used in this study has its roots in the works of Griffin Finney (1983) and was further developed by Redford et al. (2010). The study population utilized the 2015 Afghanistan Demographic and Health Survey, and sample weights were used to ensure accurate estimates for the population of Afghanistan as a whole. Results The study found that women in Afghanistan who have experienced SV are more likely to progress to the next parity, start childbearing faster, and continue to do so. Women who have not experienced SV tend to progress to higher parities at a slower pace during their initial reproductive years. The study also suggests that women with spousal violence (SV) experience may have slightly higher fertility rates and shorter birth intervals for certain birth orders, although the differences between the two groups are generally small. Specifically, the total fertility rate (TFR) for women who experienced SV was 6.9, while the TFR for women who did not experience SV was 6.2. Conclusions These results provide valuable information for policymakers and public health professionals in developing effective policies and programs to address SVAW and improve maternal and child health outcomes in Afghanistan.

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“…Trauma theory suggests that the physical and psychological trauma associated with IPV can impact fertility outcomes. Trauma can lead to a range of physical and psychological health problems [28], such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) [29], which can further impact fertility outcomes. Individuals who have experienced trauma may also be less likely to seek reproductive healthcare or access contraception [30][31][32][33], which can further exacerbate the impact of IPV on fertility.…”

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Exploring Differences in Fertility Based on Experience of Intimate Partner Violence in Afghanistan

Ghahfarokhi

2023

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Background Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a primary manifestation of gender inequality in society and poses a significant obstacle to achieving global reproductive health goals due to its direct impact on women's access to healthcare and health outcomes. Despite the concerted efforts of global organizations, Afghanistan still experiences high levels of fertility. This paper aims to investigate differences in fertility based on the experience of violence and to answer the question of whether violence is a problem for fertility. Methods The data employed in this investigation were acquired from the 2015 Afghanistan Population and Health Survey. A discrete-time survival analysis model was employed to estimate the impact of violence on both probability and fertility patterns. Results The study findings indicate that women who have undergone IPV may have different reproductive outcomes compared to those who have not. Specifically, women with IPV experience may have slightly higher fertility rates and shorter birth intervals for certain birth orders. However, the differences between the two groups are generally small. Conclusions The study findings underscore the importance of policies and programs that tackle both intimate partner violence and reproductive health simultaneously. Addressing gender inequality and violence against women is crucial for improving reproductive health outcomes in Afghanistan. The outcomes of this study emphasize the necessity of integrating comprehensive and holistic approaches to reproductive health that recognize the complex interplay between violence and reproductive outcomes.

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The Impact of Intimate Partner Violence on the Mental Health of Pregnant Women Residing in Slum Areas: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Global Prevalence and Mental Health Outcomes of Intimate Partner Violence Among Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Global Prevalence and Mental Health Outcomes of Intimate Partner Violence Among Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Investigating the relationship between spousal violence against women and total fertility rate in Afghanistan

Exploring Differences in Fertility Based on Experience of Intimate Partner Violence in Afghanistan

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