Magnitude of Intimate Partner Violence and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women in Ethiopia
Joint Authors
Adhena, Girmay
Oljira, Lemessa
Hidru, Hagos Degefa
Dessie, Yadeta
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-03-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Intimate partner violence during pregnancy is the most common and major public health problem and human rights issue worldwide and has a negative effect on the lives of both mother and fetus.
Despite its prominence, this issue has received little attention in Ethiopia as well as many sub-Saharan African countries.
This study assessed the magnitude of intimate partner violence and associated factors among pregnant women in Ofla District, Tigray, Ethiopia.
Methods.
A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted from March 1 to 30, 2019, among 543 pregnant women who visited antenatal care in the health facilities.
A systematic random sampling technique was used to select study participants.
Pretested, interviewer-administered data collection was done using a standardized World Health Organization multicountry questionnaire for women’s health and domestic violence against women.
Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were carried out to identify factors associated with violence.
p value was set at p<0.05.
Results.
The overall prevalence of intimate partner violence during the current pregnancy was 37.5%: psychological (25.1%), sexual (17.7%), and physical violence (13.4%).
Violence was associated with unplanned pregnancy ((AOR = 4.56, 95% CI: (2, 10.28)), unmarried women ((AOR = 2.59, 95% CI: (1.18, 5.73)), having alcoholic partner ((AOR = 3.3, 95% CI: (2.1, 5.16)), spouse’s multiple sexual partners status ((AOR = 5.1, 95% CI: (2.2, 12)), acceptance of violence by women ((AOR = 1.85, 95% CI: (1.1, 3.16)), low decision-making power of women ((AOR = 2.64, 95% CI: (1.6, 4.3)), and no interest in current pregnancy by partner ((AOR = 5.9, 95% CI: (2.36, 14.9)).
Conclusions.
More than one-third of pregnant women experienced intimate partner violence during a recent pregnancy.
This is high and may lead to health consequences for both mothers and fetuses.
Addressing gender inequitable norms, the culture of silence (support) to intimate partner violence in the community and women’s reproductive health information through intervention measures are very important to minimize the problem.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Adhena, Girmay& Oljira, Lemessa& Dessie, Yadeta& Hidru, Hagos Degefa. 2020. Magnitude of Intimate Partner Violence and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women in Ethiopia. Advances in Public Health،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1129907
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Adhena, Girmay…[et al.]. Magnitude of Intimate Partner Violence and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women in Ethiopia. Advances in Public Health No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1129907
American Medical Association (AMA)
Adhena, Girmay& Oljira, Lemessa& Dessie, Yadeta& Hidru, Hagos Degefa. Magnitude of Intimate Partner Violence and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women in Ethiopia. Advances in Public Health. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1129907
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1129907