A systematic review of African studies on intimate partner violence against pregnant women: prevalence and risk factors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is very high in Africa. However, information obtained from the increasing number of African studies on IPV among pregnant women has not been scientifically analyzed. This paper presents a systematic review summing up the evidence from African studies on IPV prevalence and risk factors among pregnant women.

Methods

A key-word defined search of various electronic databases, specific journals and reference lists on IPV prevalence and risk factors during pregnancy resulted in 19 peer-reviewed journal articles which matched our inclusion criteria. Quantitative articles about pregnant women from Africa published in English between 2000 and 2010 were reviewed. At least two reviewers assessed each paper for quality and content. We conducted

SUBMITTER: Shamu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3050907 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature