Physical intimate partner violence and prenatal oral health experiences in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health issue, and when experienced during pregnancy, IPV substantially harms maternal health. Still, limited research has examined how IPV may influence prenatal oral health and dental care utilization. This study investigates the relationship between IPV during pregnancy and women's oral health experiences.

Data

Data are from 31 states from 2016-2019 in the United States that participated in the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (N = 85,289)-a population-based surveillance system of live births conducted annually by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state health departments. Multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to examine the association between physical IPV during

SUBMITTER: Testa A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10568803 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature