Associations between intimate partner violence profiles and mental health among low-income, urban pregnant adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy is associated with adverse maternal and child health outcomes, including poor mental health. Previous IPV research has largely focused on women's victimization experiences; however, evidence suggests young women may be more likely to engage in bilateral violence (report both victimization and perpetration) or perpetrate IPV (unilateral perpetration) during pregnancy than to report being victimized (unilateral victimization). This study examined prevalence of unilateral victimization, unilateral perpetration, and bilateral violence, and the association between these IPV profiles and mental health outcomes during pregnancy among young, low-income adolescents.

Methods

Survey data were collected from 930 adolescents (14

SUBMITTER: Thomas JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6485079 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature