Multilevel analysis of intimate partner violence and associated factors among pregnant women in East Africa: Evidence from recent (2012-2018) demographic and health surveys.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Globally, intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy is the most common and major public health problem. It has a negative effect on the lives of both mother and fetus. Despite its prominence, many countries in East Africa have paid little attention to this issue. This study assessed the prevalence and associated factors of intimate partner violence among pregnant women in East African countries.

Methods

The study adopted a secondary method data analysis that utilized recent Demographic and Health Surveys of 10 countries in East Africa between 2012 and 2018. A total of 23,521 women who gave birth in the 5 years preceding the survey were included. A multilevel mixed-effect logistic regression model was fitted to identify factors associated with IPV. Variables

SUBMITTER: Asmamaw DB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10122807 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature