Magnitude of self-reported intimate partner violence against pregnant women in Ghana's northern region and its association with low birth weight.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low birth weight (LBW) rates are high in the northern region of Ghana, as is tolerance for intimate partner violence (IPV). However, the relationship between the two incidents has not been established. This study assessed the magnitude of IPV against pregnant women and its association with LBW in the northern region of Ghana.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 402 postnatal women from five public health care facilities in the Tamale Metropolitan Area, northern Ghana. Data were collected electronically during face-to-face interviews. Validated methods were used to determine IPV exposure during pregnancy and birth weight. Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify the independent association between prenatal exposure to IPV and LBW.

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SUBMITTER: Kpordoxah MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10765694 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature