Intimate partner violence victimization increases the risk of under-five morbidity: A stratified multilevel analysis of pooled Tanzania Demographic Health Surveys, 2010-2016

Bintabara, Deogratius; Kibusi, Stephen M.

doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0201814

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“…Our study supports the ndings of a study in South Asia where they found that IPV against women was a predisposing factor for child cough, malaria and diarrhea (32). In Tanzania, a nationally representative study also found that children of mothers who were exposed to any form of IPV were at high risk of suffering from fever, cough and diarrhea (33). Two explanations can be offered for the observed association between controlling behaviour IPV and child malaria.…”

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Prevalence and Determinants of Malaria Infection Among Children of local farmers in Central Malawi

Chilanga

Collin‐Vézina

MacIntosh

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Background: Malaria is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children under five in Malawi, and especially among those from rural areas of central Malawi. The goal of this study was to examine the prevalence and determinants of malaria infection among children in rural areas of the Dowa district in central Malawi.Methods: A multistage cross-sectional study design was used to systematically sample 523 child‑mother dyads from postnatal clinics. A survey was administered to mothers and a rapid malaria infection diagnostic test was administered to children. The main outcome was positive malaria diagnostic tests in children. Logistic regressions were used to determine risk factors associated with malaria among children aged 2 to 59 months.Results: The prevalence of malaria among children under five years was 35.4%. Results suggest that children of mothers who experienced recent intimate partner violence were more likely to be diagnosed with malaria (AOR: 1.88, 95% CI: 1.19–2.97; P = 0.007) than children of mothers who did not. Children of mothers who had no formal education were more likely to be diagnosed with malaria (AOR: 2.77, 95% CI: 1.24–6.19; P = 0.013) than children of mothers who had received secondary education. Children aged 2 to 5 months and 6 to 11 months were less likely to be diagnosed with malaria (AOR: 0.21, 95% CI: 0.10–0.46; P = 0.000 and AOR: 0.43; 95% CI: 0.22–0.85; P = 0.016, respectively) than children aged 24 to 59 months. Conclusion: We found that the prevalence of malaria infection among children in the study area was comparable to the national level. In addition to available malaria control programs, further attention should be paid to children whose mothers have no formal education, children aged 24 to 59 months and children of mothers that are exposed to IPV in the area.

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Prevalence and Determinants of Malaria Infection Among Children of local farmers in Central Malawi

Chilanga

Collin‐Vézina

MacIntosh

et al. 2020

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“…Unlike prior studies of associations with diarrhoea and ARI,19–23 we examined the impacts of emotional violence and assessed associations according to clearly delineated types of IPV. Notably, our exploration of maternal experience of emotional violence alone was related to increased odds of children’s diarrhoea, ARI or fever.…”

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“…Fewer studies have addressed impacts beyond infancy, but some studies indicate that stunting, wasting or underweight physical status,14 15 under 5 years mortality16 17 and asthma18 are associated with maternal IPV victimisation. Several studies in low-income and middle-income countries have found associations with diarrhoea and acute respiratory infection (ARI) 19–23. These illnesses, which remain leading causes of childhood mortality in low-income and low-middle-income countries, account for roughly a quarter of childhood deaths under 5 years 24.…”

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Intimate partner violence and childhood illnesses in Cambodia: a cross-sectional study

Nakphong

Ehrenstein

2020

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BackgroundAround a quarter of Cambodian women reported being victim to intimate partner violence (IPV) from their current partner. Children’s exposure to familial IPV impacts psychosocial well-being and emerging research indicates associations with physical health.ObjectiveInvestigate associations between maternal experience of IPV and common childhood illnesses in Cambodia.Design, setting, participantsAnalysis of the Cambodia Demographic and Health Survey (2000, 2005, 2014) using logistic regression, including 5025 children under 5 years of age whose mothers responded to questions about experience of emotional, physical and sexual violence by current partner.Main outcome measuresReport of diarrhoea, acute respiratory infection (ARI) or fever, respectively, in children in the two weeks preceding the survey.ResultsChildren of mothers with experience of any type of IPV had estimated elevated odds of diarrhoea (adjusted OR (aOR)=1.65, 95% CI 1.39 to 1.97), estimated odds of ARI (aOR=1.78, 95% CI 1.47 to 2.16) and estimated odds of fever (aOR=1.51, 95% CI 1.31 to 1.76) compared with children of mothers without reported IPV experience. Exposure to any form of IPV corresponded to an estimated 2.65 times higher odds (95% CI 2.01 to 3.51) for reporting having both diarrhoea and ARI.ConclusionsOur findings support the notion that children’s susceptibility to diarrhoea, ARI and fever may be affected by mothers’ experience of IPV, including emotional violence. Maternal and child health programmes should train healthcare professionals to identify domestic violence and children at risk, and link victims to appropriate health and legal services.

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“…There is also growing evidence that IPV and child maltreatment can co-occur within households and produce intergenerational effects 7–9. Children of mothers experiencing IPV are under a higher risk of under-five mortality, poor growth and development, as well as to an increased risk of perpetrating or experiencing IPV against women later in life 10–13…”

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Intimate partner violence in 46 low-income and middle-income countries: an appraisal of the most vulnerable groups of women using national health surveys

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IntroductionIntimate partner violence (IPV) against women is a critical public health issue that transcends social and economic boundaries and considered to be a major obstacle to the progress towards the 2030 women, children and adolescents’ health goals in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). Standardised IPV measures have been increasingly incorporated into Demographic and Health Surveys carried out in LMICs. Routine reporting and disaggregated analyses at country level are essential to identify populational subgroups that are particularly vulnerable to IPV exposure.MethodsWe examined data from 46 countries with surveys carried out between 2010 and 2017 to assess the prevalence and inequalities in recent psychological, physical and sexual IPV among ever-partnered women aged 15–49 years. Inequalities were assessed by disaggregating the data according to household wealth, women’s age, women’s empowerment level, polygyny status of the relationship and area of residence.ResultsNational levels of reported IPV varied widely across countries—from less than 5% in Armenia and Comoros to more than 40% in Afghanistan. Huge inequalities within countries were also observed. Generally, richer and more empowered women reported less IPV, as well as those whose partners had no cowives. Different patterns across countries were observed according to women’s age and area of residence but in most cases younger women and those living in rural areas tend to be more exposed to IPV.ConclusionThe present study advances the current knowledge by providing a global panorama of the prevalence of different forms of IPV across LMICs, helping the identification of the most vulnerable groups of women and for future monitoring of leaving no one behind towards achieving the elimination of all forms of violence among women and girls.

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Intimate partner violence victimization increases the risk of under-five morbidity: A stratified multilevel analysis of pooled Tanzania Demographic Health Surveys, 2010-2016

Cited by 14 publications

References 50 publications

Prevalence and Determinants of Malaria Infection Among Children of local farmers in Central Malawi

Prevalence and Determinants of Malaria Infection Among Children of local farmers in Central Malawi

Intimate partner violence and childhood illnesses in Cambodia: a cross-sectional study

Intimate partner violence in 46 low-income and middle-income countries: an appraisal of the most vulnerable groups of women using national health surveys

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