Cross-sectional study reveals high rates of domestic violence in pregnancy with significant health risks, highlighting urgent need for preventive interventions.
Key Points
Fifty-eight percent of pregnant women experienced domestic violence, indicating a public health crisis.
Emotional abuse was the most prevalent type, affecting 85% of participants, followed by sexual and physical violence.
Logistic regression determined that illiteracy, substance abuse, and low socioeconomic status predicted domestic violence.
Women facing domestic violence reported adverse obstetric outcomes, including anemia and preterm birth.