scholarly journals Association between intimate partner violence and utilisation of maternal health services in Nigeria

2014 ◽  
Vol 28 (0) ◽  
pp. 933 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bola Lukman Solanke
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Maternal Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Maternal Health Services ◽  
Intimate Partner

scholarly journals Intimate partner violence and utilization of reproductive and maternal health services in Cambodia

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-111
Author(s):  
Vanthy Mai ◽  
Win Ei Phyu
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Maternal Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Maternal Health Services ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Modern Contraceptive ◽  
Significant Finding ◽  
Content Type

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore an association between women experience lifetime intimate partner violence (IPV) and women decision making with utilization of reproductive and maternal health services in Cambodia. Design/methodology/approach An analysis of secondary data of Cambodia Demographic and Health Survey (CDHS) 2014. The total number of sample size was 1,539 married women who had birth in the last five years prior to the time of interview and completed the domestic violence module in the CDHS 2014 questionnaire. χ² test and binary logistic regression were performed in this study. Findings Results give an evidence that emotional violence had significant impact on receiving sufficient antenatal care (ANC) (OR: 0.7, 95%CI: 0.43–0.86) while physical violence had significant association with deliver with skilled birth attendance (SBA) (OR: 0.5, 95%CI: 0.27–0.79). Further, women’s participation in household decision making played as important factor in enabling women revive sufficient ANC (OR: 1.7, 95%CI: 1.19–2.29), and utilization of modern contraceptive method (OR: 1.5, 95%CI: 1.09–1.97). Originality/value This study provides significant finding on the impact of IPV and women’s decision making on reproductive and maternal health in Cambodia. Result has drawn an attention to policy makers, related ministries and stakeholder to promulgate and effectiveness of policies and program implementation within the country.

scholarly journals Intimate partner violence and maternal health services utilization: evidence from 36 National Household Surveys

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Leight ◽  
Nicholas Wilson
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Maternal Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Maternal Health Services ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Lifetime Experience ◽  
Maternal And Neonatal Health

Abstract Background High rates of maternal mortality and intimate partner violence (IPV) are both major worldwide health challenges. Evidence from single-country samples suggests that IPV may be an important risk factor for low utilization of maternal health services, but there is little large-scale evidence on this association. This paper evaluates whether IPV is a risk factor for low utilization of maternal health services in a large cross-country sample, and also compiles evidence on the relative effects of different forms of IPV. Methods We analyze the association between intimate partner violence and utilization of maternal health care, using a dataset compiling all Demographic and Health Surveys that report data on intimate partner violence. Using data on 166,685 women observed in 36 countries between 2005 and 2016, we estimate logistic regression models to analyze the relationship between lifetime experience of IPV and utilization of antenatal care (ANC), facility delivery care, and postnatal care. We estimate both unadjusted models and models adjusted for geographic and sociodemographic characteristics that are generally correlated with utilization of maternal health care (including age, education, number of children, wealth status, marital status, and urbanity). Results Lifetime experience of any IPV is associated with decreased use of maternal health services in a broad sample of births observed in lower and middle-income countries: in particular, the utilization of four or more ANC visits, the number of ANC visits, and the utilization of facility care at birth. This association remains statistically significant even after adjusting for country of residence, subnational region of residence, and additional individual-level covariates; however, there is no statistically significant association between experience of any IPV and postnatal care. The only form of IPV significantly associated with care utilization is physical IPV. Conclusions Women experiencing physical intimate partner violence show lower levels of utilization of maternal health services in a large sample of developing and middle-income countries. Given that reduced utilization of maternal health services is correlated with maternal and neonatal health outcomes, this pattern suggests that IPV prevention may be an important component of interventions targeting enhanced maternal and neonatal health.

scholarly journals Does intimate partner violence influence the utilization of maternal health services?

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Devaraj Acharya ◽  
Ramesh Adhikari ◽  
Chhabilal Ranabhat ◽  
Radha Paudel ◽  
Purna Bahadur Thapa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Maternal Health ◽  
Service Utilization ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Institutional Delivery ◽  
Maternal Health Services ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Background Characteristics ◽  
Wealth Status

Abstract Background: Intimate partner violence [IPV] is a public health problem globally and is most common in developing countries. IPV affects more than one fourth of all women of reproductive age [WRA]. It is most critical during pregnancy. IPV not only affects physical and mental well-being but also leads to negative consequences with birth outcomes. The paper aims to find out the association between background characteristics of participants, IPV, and utilization of maternal health services. Methods: We conducted a secondary data analysis of the Nepal Demographic and Health Survey 2016 to assess the association between IPV and maternal service utilization: ANC visits and institutional delivery. Altogether 1374 WRA were randomly selected. Background characteristics of the WRA and those who experienced IPV were the independent variables and ANC visits and institutional delivery were the dependent variables. Results: Data showed that 26 percent of the WRA had faced at least one form of IPV, 68 percent had visited health facilities at least four times for ANC check-ups during pregnancy, and the rate of institutional delivery was 61 percent. There were associations among IPV with ANC visits and institutional delivery (p<0.001). Age group, educational level, ethnicity, number of children, residence setting, and wealth status of the WRA were significantly associated with ANC visits and institutional delivery (p<0.001). Conclusions: IPV, educational level, and wealth status of WRA were significant predictors for maternal health service utilization. Policy makers should incorporate these significant predictors during planning and intervention programs as well.

Predictors of intimate partner violence in patients attending general health services at rural health facilities in Makueni county, Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 200191
Author(s):  
Victoria Mutiso ◽  
Christine Musyimi ◽  
Tahilia Rebello ◽  
Isaiah Gitonga ◽  
Albert Tele ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Rural Health ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
General Health ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Health Facilities

scholarly journals 988 Intimate partner violence and networking: what role for health services? Strategy in Coimbra

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (Suppl 2) ◽  
pp. A351.3-A352
Author(s):  
João Redondo ◽  
Anabela Fazendeiro ◽  
Teresa Bombas ◽  
Eduardo Castela ◽  
António Veiga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner

scholarly journals Using Friendship Ties to Understand the Prevalence of, and Factors Associated With, Intimate Partner Violence Among Adolescents and Young Adults in Kenya: Cross-Sectional, Respondent-Driven Survey Study

10.2196/19023 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. e19023
Author(s):  
Peter Memiah ◽  
Anne Kamau ◽  
Yvonne Opanga ◽  
Samuel Muhula ◽  
Emmanuel Nyakeriga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Protective Factors ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Risk And Protective Factors ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated

Background Optimization of innovative approaches is required for estimating the intimate partner violence (IPV) burden among adolescents and young adults (AYA). Further investigation is required to identify risk and protective factors associated with IPV among AYA. There remain significant gaps in understanding these factors among this vulnerable population. Objective The goal of our study was to determine the prevalence of IPV among an urban population of AYA and to identify factors associated with IPV among AYA. Methods A cross-sectional study design utilizing respondent-driven sampling was adopted. The study was conducted among 887 AYA, aged 15 to 24 years, residing in Nairobi, Kenya. Data were collected through a phone-based survey using the REACH (Reaching, Engaging Adolescents and Young Adults for Care Continuum in Health)-AYA app. Questions on behavioral and psychosocial factors were adopted from different standardized questionnaires. Descriptive, bivariate, and multivariable statistics were used to describe the characteristics of the study sample. Results Of the 887 participants, a higher proportion were male (540/887, 60.9%) compared to female (347/887, 39.1%). The prevalence of IPV was 22.3% (124/556). IPV was associated with being unsure if it was okay for a boy to hit his girlfriend, living in a home with physical violence or abuse, and being bullied (P=.005). The likelihood of experiencing IPV was higher among respondents whose friends and family members used alcohol (odds ratio [OR] 1.80, 95% CI 1.09-2.98) and among those who had repeated a class at school in the past two years (OR 1.90, 95% CI 1.11-3.23). Respondents who visited a health facility or doctor for reproductive health services were 2 times more likely to experience IPV (OR 2.23, 95% CI 1.40-3.70). Respondents who had used illicit drugs were 2 times more likely to experience IPV (OR 4.31, 95% CI 2.64-7.04). The probability of experiencing IPV decreased by 63% (OR 0.37, 95% CI 0.16-0.85) among respondents who refused to have sex with someone who was not prepared to use a condom. Conclusions IPV remains a significant public health priority because of its impact to society. Our results are in congruence with other similar studies. Efforts toward incorporating appropriate IPV core measures into the comprehensive care package for every AYA seeking health services should be explored. Programs need to address constellations of risk and protective factors linked to IPV in an effort to prevent its occurrence.

scholarly journals Using Friendship Ties to Understand the Prevalence of, and Factors Associated With, Intimate Partner Violence Among Adolescents and Young Adults in Kenya: Cross-Sectional, Respondent-Driven Survey Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Memiah ◽  
Anne Kamau ◽  
Yvonne Opanga ◽  
Samuel Muhula ◽  
Emmanuel Nyakeriga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Protective Factors ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Risk And Protective Factors ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated

BACKGROUND Optimization of innovative approaches is required for estimating the intimate partner violence (IPV) burden among adolescents and young adults (AYA). Further investigation is required to identify risk and protective factors associated with IPV among AYA. There remain significant gaps in understanding these factors among this vulnerable population. OBJECTIVE The goal of our study was to determine the prevalence of IPV among an urban population of AYA and to identify factors associated with IPV among AYA. METHODS A cross-sectional study design utilizing respondent-driven sampling was adopted. The study was conducted among 887 AYA, aged 15 to 24 years, residing in Nairobi, Kenya. Data were collected through a phone-based survey using the REACH (Reaching, Engaging Adolescents and Young Adults for Care Continuum in Health)-AYA app. Questions on behavioral and psychosocial factors were adopted from different standardized questionnaires. Descriptive, bivariate, and multivariable statistics were used to describe the characteristics of the study sample. RESULTS Of the 887 participants, a higher proportion were male (540/887, 60.9%) compared to female (347/887, 39.1%). The prevalence of IPV was 22.3% (124/556). IPV was associated with being unsure if it was okay for a boy to hit his girlfriend, living in a home with physical violence or abuse, and being bullied (P=.005). The likelihood of experiencing IPV was higher among respondents whose friends and family members used alcohol (odds ratio [OR] 1.80, 95% CI 1.09-2.98) and among those who had repeated a class at school in the past two years (OR 1.90, 95% CI 1.11-3.23). Respondents who visited a health facility or doctor for reproductive health services were 2 times more likely to experience IPV (OR 2.23, 95% CI 1.40-3.70). Respondents who had used illicit drugs were 2 times more likely to experience IPV (OR 4.31, 95% CI 2.64-7.04). The probability of experiencing IPV decreased by 63% (OR 0.37, 95% CI 0.16-0.85) among respondents who refused to have sex with someone who was not prepared to use a condom. CONCLUSIONS IPV remains a significant public health priority because of its impact to society. Our results are in congruence with other similar studies. Efforts toward incorporating appropriate IPV core measures into the comprehensive care package for every AYA seeking health services should be explored. Programs need to address constellations of risk and protective factors linked to IPV in an effort to prevent its occurrence.

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