The relationship between intimate partner violence and child malnutrition: a retrospective study in 29 sub-Saharan African countries.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction and background

Intimate partner violence (IPV) and child malnutrition are global public health issues. Assessing the association between IPV and child anthropometric failures (stunting, underweight, and wasting) in 29 Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries can provide significant global health solutions. Some studies have found an association between IPV against women and child malnutrition, but the conclusions are inconsistent. The physical and psychological conditions, living environment, and rights of the mother may be involved.

Methods

We collected and analyzed the Demographic and Health Surveys data (2010-2021) of 29 SSA countries. The main exposure variables were various types of IPV, classified as physical, sexual, and emotional violence. The outcome was the

SUBMITTER: Lin K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10796995 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature