1. Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence Among Pregnant Women in the Poor Neighborhoods of Hamadan, Iran.
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Moeini, Babak, Jahanfar, Shyesteh, Rezapur-Shahkolai, Forouzan, Karami, Manoochehr, Naghdi, Asadollah, and Ezzati-Rastegar, Khadije
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INTIMATE partner violence ,PREGNANT women ,POOR people ,SOCIOECONOMIC factors - Abstract
Intimate partner violence (IPV) occurs in all settings, especially in poor neighborhoods. It is considered to be a serious public health concern with serious consequences in the short and long term for abused women because of distinct barriers in obtaining support sources. Therefore this cross-sectional study focuses on the prevalence and the determinants of IPV among pregnant women residents in poor neighborhoods. Overall, 63.8% experienced at least one type of IPV. Also, educational status, family's monthly income, husband's employment status, and having a smoker husband were found to be important predictors of IPV against pregnant women. A better understanding of social determinants of violence can help decision-makers in developing effective policies. It is crucial to prioritize the poor neighborhoods for future interventions to reduce IPV imposed during pregnancy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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