Intimate partner violence among pregnant women in Anambra State, Nigeria: Prevalence, pattern, determinants and coping strategies

ABSTRACT Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) has emerged as a global phenomenon, with pregnant women being particularly vulnerable, especially in developing countries. Despite its diverse manifestations and severe impacts, IPV is sometimes perceived as culturally acceptable or as a means of...

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Published in:Current medicine research and practice 2024-09, Vol.14 (5), p.200-207
Main Authors: Okonkwo, Benjamin Chukwunonso, Ezeama, Nkiru Nwamaka, Edeh, Gabriel Chidera, Okolo, Shadrach Arinze, Chiekezie, Chinonuju Franklin, Anagwu, Chidindu Prince, Awugosi, Michael Chukwuebuka
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Language:English
Subjects:
Abused women
coping strategies
determinants
Developing countries
Divorce
intimate partner violence
Nigeria
pattern
Pregnancy
Pregnant women
prevalence
Substance abuse
Surveys
Unemployment
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Summary:ABSTRACT Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) has emerged as a global phenomenon, with pregnant women being particularly vulnerable, especially in developing countries. Despite its diverse manifestations and severe impacts, IPV is sometimes perceived as culturally acceptable or as a means of controlling women. Aims: This study aimed to assess the prevalence, patterns and determinants of IPV amongst pregnant women attending antenatal care (ANC) at a tertiary hospital in Anambra State, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional survey enrolled 400 pregnant women receiving ANC at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State. Data collection utilised semi-structured, self-administered questionnaires. Statistical analysis was performed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26. Results: In this study we found a 21.8 prevalence of IPV. Psychological violence was the most common form, followed by sexual and physical violence at rates of 72.4, 35.6, and 32.2 respectively. Risk factors associated with IPV included low educational attainment, maternal unemployment, average monthly income of
ISSN:2352-0817
DOI:10.4103/cmrp.cmrp_105_24