Needs and unmet needs for support services for recently pregnant intimate partner violence survivors in Ethiopia during the COVID-19 pandemic

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 23(1)

Published: April 20, 2023

Abstract Background Globally, 2–14% of women experience intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy. Timely response to IPV is critical mitigate related adverse health outcomes. Barriers accessing limited support services are pervasive in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), such as Ethiopia; key barriers include mistrust, stigmatization, self-blame, discourage from disclosing their experiences. Infection control measures for COVID-19 have the potential further disrupt access services. Methods In-depth qualitative interviews were undertaken October-November 2020 with 24 who experienced recent pregnancy understand needs unmet survivors Ethiopia amid pandemic. Trained interviewers used a structured note-taking tool allow probing experiences, while permitting rapid analysis timely results. Inductive thematic identified emergent themes, which organized into matrices synthesis. Results Qualitative themes center around knowledge services; experiences seeking challenges impact on resource access; persistent survivors. Notably, few discussed they unique pregnancy, most referring over an extended period, both prior restrictions. The majority our study heavily relied informal network family friends protection assistance resolving violence. Though formal remained open throughout pandemic, restrictions resulted perception that not available, this discouraged help. Survivors lack integrated tailored enduring needs. Conclusions reveal low awareness utilization urge future policy efforts address through expansion by reducing socio-cultural barriers. impacted systems, highlighting adaptable, remote service delivery upstream prevention. Public interventions must strengthen linkages between resources fill receiving medical, psychosocial, legal home communities.

Language: Английский

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Intimate partner violence and its associated factors among married women at Jeldu district, Central Ethiopia: A community‐based mixed cross‐sectional study

Health Science Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7(6)

Published: May 29, 2024

Intimate partner violence is a global threat, regardless of any religious, cultural, or economic differences. Few studies have been conducted before in rural areas Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors intimate among married women Jeldu district.

Language: Английский

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Prevalence and severity of physical intimate partner violence during pregnancy among adolescents in eight sub-Saharan Africa countries: A cross-sectional study

PLOS Global Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4(7), P. e0002638 - e0002638

Published: July 16, 2024

Globally, intimate partner violence (IPV) is highly prevalent, with adolescents being particularly vulnerable, especially during pregnancy. This study examines the prevalence and severity of physical IPV among pregnant in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). We analyzed data from Demographic Health Surveys collected between 2017-2021 eight SSA countries, involving 2,289 ever-pregnant aged 15-19. Physical pregnancy was defined as experiencing harm while by a husband, former partner, current boyfriend, or boyfriend. Severity included experiences such kicking, choking, weapon threats, serious injuries. Logistic regression analysis conducted, results presented unadjusted adjusted odds ratios 95% confidence intervals. The countries ranged 2.9% to 12.6%, 5.6% severe lifetime 6.3% found strong association (aOR: 6.8, CI: 4.5-10.4) injuries 9.2, 6.0-14.2), even after adjusting for covariates. common associated IPV. Addressing this issue low-resource settings requires collaborative efforts community stakeholders, health system practitioners, policymakers protect vulnerable adolescent girls

Language: Английский

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Intimate Partner Violence and Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women in the Conflicted Northeast Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Health Science Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7(11)

Published: Nov. 1, 2024

Intimate partner violence (IPV), perpetrated by male partners, inflicts physical, sexual, or psychological harm on women. During pregnancy, it becomes a significant public health concern and human rights violation, especially in conflict-affected areas, affecting both mother fetus negatively. Research Ethiopia often overlooks nonusers of antenatal services, primarily conducted facilities. This study addresses this gap, aiming to provide valuable insights into community dynamics. Hence, assessed the prevalence factors associated with IPV during pregnancy district Northeast Ethiopia.

Language: Английский

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Prevalence of Violence in Iranian Pregnant Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Maternal and Child Health Journal, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 26(10), P. 1983 - 2019

Published: Aug. 10, 2022

Language: Английский

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Evaluation of intimate partner violence in pregnant women and determination of knowledge levels regarding precaution decisions on combating violence against women

Ege Tıp Dergisi, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 62(2), P. 173 - 183

Published: June 6, 2023

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, gebelerde partner şiddeti özelliklerinin belirlenmesi ve gebelerin kadına yönelik şiddetle mücadele konusundaki tedbir kararlarına ilişkin bilgi düzeylerinin değerlendirilmesidir. Gereç Yöntem: Kesitsel tipte olan bu araştırmaya, Kadın Hastalıkları Doğum Polikliniği’ne başvuran 125 gönüllü gebe katıldı. Çalışmada veri toplama aracı olarak anket formu kullanıldı. Veriler SPSS 25.0 programı ile analiz edildi. İstatistiksel anlamlılık düzeyi p

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