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- The study investigates the prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV) among pregnant women in Thailand, revealing that 13.1% have experienced abuse, with 4.8% facing physical abuse during their pregnancy.
- Abused pregnant women tend to be younger, unmarried, have lower income, be unemployed, and report unwanted pregnancies compared to their nonabused counterparts.
- Additionally, those who experienced abuse during pregnancy showed poorer health practices and higher depressive symptoms, highlighting the necessity for IPV screening in this demographic.
Article Abstract
The purposes of this study are to describe intimate partner violence (IPV) among pregnant women in Thailand and compare maternal characteristics, health practices during pregnancy, and maternal health between abused and nonabused pregnant women. Of 475 pregnant Thai women, 13.1% report ever being abused, whereas 4.8% report physical abuse during pregnancy. Women abused during pregnancy, compared to nonabused women, are more likely to be younger, unmarried, have low income, be unemployed, and report that the pregnancy was unwanted. They also report lower levels of positive health practices and higher levels of depressive symptoms. Results demonstrate a need for screening of IPV among pregnant Thai women.
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