Domestic violence during pregnancy

Abstract

The results suggest that in antenatal and obstetric clinics, emphasis should be focused on previous history of abuse and a complete physical examination of the women. Since bruises often were located at hidden areas of the body, it is of importance to scrutinize those sites as part of a routine examination. It is also important to look for common defensive marks on the forearms. The partner's cigarette and alcohol use is also an important piece of information regarding risk factors connected to domestic violence.

Violence against young Australian women and association with reproductive events: a cross‐sectional analysis of a national population sample

“…The study confirms, at a population level, previous findings of a significant association between pregnancy, pregnancy losses and births and physical or sexual violence, [6][7][8][9][10][11] especially among young women victimised by their intimate partners.…”

“…Such markers include youth, nonmarried status (de facto, separated and divorced), and low levels of education and income. [6][7][8][9][10][11] The association between violence and pregnancy events is well documented and evidence suggests that the sequence can be in either direction.…”

Modifiable partner factors associated with perinatal depression and anxiety: A systematic review and meta-analysis

“…Further, a third variable may increase the risk for both partner's alcohol and drug use and depression. For example, smoking and alcohol use among partners is correlated with intimate partner violence (Hedin and Janson, 2000) and reduced relationship satisfaction (Rodriguez et al, 2014). Further research which explores the causal nature of the relation between alcohol and drug use by partners and subsequent perinatal depression is warranted.…”

TANF Recipients' Barriers to Employability: Substance Abuse and Domestic Violence

“…Thus, the cycle restarts; they are unable to support themselves and their children, and they return to their abusers (Bell, 2003;Brandwein et al, 2000;Davis et al, 2000). Approximately twothirds of pregnant women in treatment for addictions or alcoholism have experienced violence (Burgdorf, Chen, Walker, Porowski, & Herrell, 2004;Tuten, Jones, Tran, & Svikis, 2004) whereas Hedin and Janson (2000) noted that 40% to 60% of battered women are abused during pregnancy. One study indicated that abused women were more likely to be poly-substance users, to have difficulty with relationships, and to experience comorbid mental health diagnoses than women without violent experiences (Tuten et al).…”