Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence Among Pregnant Women in the Poor Neighborhoods of Hamadan, Iran
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Published:2021-08-01
Issue:4
Volume:36
Page:565-579
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ISSN:0886-6708
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Container-title:Violence and Victims
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language:en
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Short-container-title:Violence Vict
Author:
Moeini Babak,
Jahanfar ShyestehORCID,
Rezapur-Shahkolai Forouzan,
Karami Manoochehr,
Naghdi Asadollah,
Ezzati-Rastegar KhadijeORCID
Abstract
Intimate partner violence (IPV) occurs in all settings, especially in poor neighborhoods. It is considered to be a serious public health concern with serious consequences in the short and long term for abused women because of distinct barriers in obtaining support sources. Therefore this cross-sectional study focuses on the prevalence and the determinants of IPV among pregnant women residents in poor neighborhoods. Overall, 63.8% experienced at least one type of IPV. Also, educational status, family's monthly income, husband's employment status, and having a smoker husband were found to be important predictors of IPV against pregnant women. A better understanding of social determinants of violence can help decision-makers in developing effective policies. It is crucial to prioritize the poor neighborhoods for future interventions to reduce IPV imposed during pregnancy.
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company
Subject
Law,General Medicine,Health (social science),Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Cited by
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