Research Article: The Association Between Domestic Violence and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in Pregnant Women Seeking Antenatal Care at Public Hospitals in Gedeo Zone: A Prospective Cohort Study
Abstract:
Domestic violence (DV) is a grave violation of human rights and a major public health issue that affects millions of women around the world which occurs when an intimate partner inflicts physical, sexual, or psychological harm on their partner, through acts such as hitting, forcing sex, insulting, or controlling.– It can have devastating consequences for women’s health and well-being, especially during pregnancy in which pregnant women who experience DV face a higher risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as preterm birth, low birth weight, pregnancy loss, bleeding, infection, abdominal injury, fetal injury, and death.– DV can also affect the mental health of pregnant women, leading to depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), suicidal thoughts, and other psychological problems.–
Introduction:
Domestic violence (DV) is a grave violation of human rights and a major public health issue that affects millions of women around the world which occurs when an intimate partner inflicts physical, sexual, or psychological harm on their partner, through acts such as hitting, forcing sex, insulting, or controlling. – It can have devastating consequences for women’s health and well-being, especially during pregnancy in which pregnant women who experience DV face a higher risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as…
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