Physical, Sexual, Emotional and Economic Intimate Partner Violence and Controlling Behaviors during Pregnancy and Postpartum among Women in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy and postpartum is a serious global health problem affecting millions of women worldwide. This study sought to determine the prevalence of different forms of IPV during pregnancy and postpartum and associated factors among women in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study among 500 women at one to nine months postpartum in three health facilities in the three districts of Dar es Salaam: Temeke, Kinondoni and Illala. Two trained research assistants administered the questionnaire, which aimed to examine sociodemographic characteristics and different forms of IPV.

Results

Of the 500 women who were interviewed, 18.8% experienced some physical and/or sexual violence during pregnancy. Fo

SUBMITTER: Mahenge B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5068783 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature