This analysis reveals high homicide rates due to intimate partner violence in pregnant women, indicating a need for integrated system responses.
Background: Homicide ranks among the top causes of pregnancy-associated mortality in the United States. Intimate partner violence (IPV) has been implicated in violent maternal deaths, before which pregnant women may interact with health care, law enforcement, and legal systems.
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