TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2021//
TI  - Prevalence of intimate partner violence among pregnant women in the poor neighborhoods of Hamadan, Iran
JO  - Violence and victims
A1  - Moeini, Babak
A1  - Jahanfar, Shyesteh
A1  - Rezapur-Shahkolai, Forouzan
A1  - Karami, Manoochehr
A1  - Naghdi, Asadollah
A1  - Ezzati-Rastegar, Khadije
SP  - 565
EP  - 579
VL  - 36
IS  - 4
N2  - Intimate partner violence (IPV) occurs in all settings, especially in poor neighborhoods. It is considered to be a serious public health concern with serious consequences in the short and long term for abused women because of distinct barriers in obtaining support sources. Therefore this cross-sectional study focuses on the prevalence and the determinants of IPV among pregnant women residents in poor neighborhoods. Overall, 63.8% experienced at least one type of IPV. Also, educational status, family's monthly income, husband's employment status, and having a smoker husband were found to be important predictors of IPV against pregnant women. A better understanding of social determinants of violence can help decision-makers in developing effective policies. It is crucial to prioritize the poor neighborhoods for future interventions to reduce IPV imposed during pregnancy.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0886-6708
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/VV-D-19-00139
ID  - ref1
ER  -