Lived experiences of intimate partner violence survivors during pregnancy and who had spontaneous abortions: A phenomenological study to inform survivor-centered strategies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous studies quantified that women who experienced intimate partner violence (IPV) had a higher risk of spontaneous abortion than women who did not experience IPV. However, there is limited evidence documenting the experiences of women in Northern Ethiopia who have been subjected to partner violence and who had spontaneous abortions. This evidence is critical for policymakers looking to improve women's access to maternity care.

Objectives

This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of IPV survivors during pregnancy who had spontaneous abortions in Northern Ethiopia.

Design

A phenomenological qualitative study design was used to explore the lived experiences of survivors of IPV who had spontaneous abortions.

Methods

A total of 16 interviews

SUBMITTER: Gufue ZH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11613217 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature