Domestic and family violence and associated maternal and perinatal outcomes: A population-based retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Domestic family violence (DFV) is a global health concern affecting one in three women worldwide. Women are vulnerable to DFV throughout their life; however, pregnancy introduces an increased risk of experiencing DFV for millions of women and birthing people.

Methods

Routinely collected data from two hospitals in one local health district in New South Wales, Australia, were examined to determine the prevalence of DFV from 2010 to 2019. Demographics and outcome factors were compared by a reported history of DFV. Multivariable logistic regression was used to assess for predictors of DFV and to assess DFV as a predictor of adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes.

Results

One percent of women (538/52,469) experienced DFV in the past year. Women experiencing dom

SUBMITTER: Baird KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11829271 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature