Prevalence and associated factors of intimate partner violence against pregnant women in urban areas of Japan: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intimate partner violence (IPV) against pregnant women is associated with many negative maternal and fetal outcomes and is a common public health problem all over the world. However, the issue has not been fully explored in Japan. This study aimed to explore the prevalence and risk factors of IPV against pregnant women in urban areas of Japan.

Methods

This study was a secondary data analysis of a cross-sectional survey that was conducted on women beyond 34 weeks' gestation in five perinatal facilities in urban areas of Japan, from July to October 2015. The sample size was calculated to be 1230. The Violence Against Women Screen was used for IPV screening. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to calculate the adjusted odds ratio (AOR) with 95% confidence

SUBMITTER: Maruyama N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10276381 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature