Citation

Abasiubong F, Abasiattai AM, Bassey EA, Ogunsemi OO. Health Care Women Int. 2010; 31(10): 891-901.

Affiliation

Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07399332.2010.486882

PMID

20835939

Abstract

There has been increasing global concern about the level of violence against pregnant women. Anecdotal evidence from general observations shows that there may be higher prevalence in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Unfortunately, in spite of the emerging and alarming social indicators for violence against women in the area, little effort has been made to address this dangerous trend. One major concern has been the effects of violence on pregnancy and the difficulty in protecting the pregnant women, since managing violence is often unsuccessful. There is therefore the need to evaluate the magnitude, as well as the risk factors for violence and the sociodemographic characteristics of the women, for purposes of prevention.

Language: en