The prevalence of domestic violence in pregnant women
The prevalence of domestic violence in pregnant women
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DOI:
10.1016/s1470-0328(02)02926-4
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发表时间:
2003-03-01
影响因子:
5.8
通讯作者:
Lindow, SW
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文献类型:
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作者:
Johnson, JK;Haider, F;Lindow, SW
Objective To determine the prevalence of domestic violence in a population of pregnant women.Design Questionnaire survey.Setting Antenatal booking clinic in a north of England hospital.Population Five hundred consecutive women were included.Methods Anonymous confidential questionnaire to women who were not accompanied by their partners.Main outcome measures Disclosure of a past history of physical, emotional or sexual abuse.Results Four hundred and seventy-five questionnaires were returned (95% response rate). The prevalence of domestic violence was 17%. Domestic violence was highest in the age group 26-30 years and boyfriends were the main perpetrators. Punching and slapping were the most common pattern of violence, and 10% of women experiencing domestic violence had had forced sexual activity.Conclusion The prevalence of domestic violence in a cohort of pregnant women in the north of England was 17%. Consideration should be given for routine screening for domestic violence in pregnancy to institute effective intervention strategies.