Physical Abuse of Women Before, During, and After Pregnancy

Abstract

Since well-baby care use is similar for abused and nonabused mothers, pediatric practices may be important settings for screening women for violence.

Antepartum Intimate Partner Violence: Development of a Risk Prediction Model

“…43 There continues to be discussion regarding the role of pregnancy as an IPV risk factor. [44][45][46] Our findings are consistent with results obtained by several groups demonstrating that IPV begins or worsens during pregnancy. 5,24,[47][48][49][50] This finding may be the results of (1) increased vulnerability, (2) changing dynamics of the intimate relationship, and/or (3) directed focus on a future child that decenters the abuser-all of which can threaten the power/control of the abuser and exacerbate IPV.…”

Pacific Islands Families Study: Patterns of Intimate Partner Violence Among Pacific Mothers

“…Perpetration of severe IPV was also significantly higher at the 6-week baseline (18.9%), and 2-year (17.9%) measurement points. These findings are in line with earlier findings that there is an increased risk of involvement in IPV for young women in the postpartum period (Harrykissoon et al, 2002; Martin et al, 2001; Stockl et al, 2014). Maternal age was not significantly associated with a decrease in maternal reports of severe victimization.…”

Prevalence, Patterns, and Nomogram Model of Intimate Partner Violence Against Mothers During the Child-Rearing Stage: A Family System Analysis in China for Targeted Prevention Strategies

“…Additionally, the research identified three primary patterns of IPV experienced by mothers during this stage, often involving multiple forms of violence occurring simultaneously. This aligns with previous studies indicating the interconnected nature of different types of IPV (Chilanga et al, 2020;Martin, 2001). Among these patterns, psychological violence emerged as the most prevalent form of IPV, consistent with findings from other studies in China (Chilanga et al, 2020;Zheng et al, 2020).…”