Citation

Hahn CK, Gilmore AK, Aguayo RO, Rheingold AA. Obstet. Gynecol. Clin. North Am. 2018; 45(3): 535-547.

Affiliation

Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center (NCVRTC), 67 President Street, 2nd Floor South, MSC 861, Charleston, SC 29425-8610, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.ogc.2018.04.008

PMID

30092927

Abstract

This article reviews the prevalence and outcomes of perinatal intimate partner violence (IPV). Reported rates of perinatal IPV range from 3.7% to 9.0%. Perinatal IPV is associated with a multitude of mental and obstetric health outcomes that affect the mother and child. Perinatal medical providers have an opportunity to detect victims of IPV and facilitate services for this population. Screening, safety planning, and referral procedures are essential for addressing this public health problem.

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Language: en

Keywords

Intimate partner violence; Perinatal; Physical violence; Pregnancy; Sexual violence