Examining intimate partner violence as a barrier to childhood immunization in India with focus on maternal and child factors.

ABSTRACT: Intimate partner violence (IPV) can negatively impact the use of child health services, in addition to causing direct harm and even death to women. IPV is defined as physical, sexual, or emotional abuse and controlling behaviors by a current or former partner or spouse. Evidence points to a connection between the children of violent intimate partners and the children's vaccination status. This study aims to investigate the relationship between women's exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV) and childhood immunization in India. The National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) 2019-21 is used, and information from 5106 mothers of children selected from the violence module is utilized in this study. Bivariate and multivariate multilevel logistic regression models were used to examine the associ

SUBMITTER: Kumari P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12511622 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature