Prevalence and determinants of intimate partner sexual violence among pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence from the most recent DHS data 2015-2022.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Intimate partner sexual violence (IPSV) is sexual violence against women by a current or former sexual partner. Sexual violence among pregnant women is higher in low-income countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), which has numerous negative impacts for both the mother and the growing fetus. There is no recent and distinct information on the magnitude and factors associated with IPSV among pregnant women in SSA.

Objective

This study aimed to assess the prevalence of IPSV and its determinants among pregnant women in SSA.

Design

A cross-sectional study design using demographic health survey data from 2015 to 2022 in 20 sub-Saharan African countries was used.

Methods

The analysis was conducted using a weighted sample of 10,775 women who we

SUBMITTER: Tekeba B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11626659 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature