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March 16, 2026Journal of Pregnancy0 citationsOpen Access

Prevalence of Sexual Violence and Its Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women in Arba Minch Town, Southern Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectional Study

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ALArega Abebe LonsakoTKTsehaynew KasseFKFekadu Abera Kebede

Key Points

  • The study aims to assess the prevalence of sexual violence among pregnant women and identify associated factors.
  • Conducted a cross-sectional study in Arba Minch Town
  • Targeted pregnant women as participants
  • Analyzed factors like age, education, and partner behavior
  • Significant prevalence of sexual violence observed among pregnant women
  • Associated factors include housewife status, ages 15-24 years, uneducated partners, and partners who consume alcohol

Abstract

This study reveals that sexual violence among pregnant women is significant and associated with being a housewife, aged 15-24 years, having an uneducated partner, and a partner who drinks alcohol. Interventions should target at-risk groups, including young women and housewives, address partner substance use, and promote education and awareness programs to reduce the prevalence and adverse effects of sexual violence in pregnancy.

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Lonsako et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b79e398166e15b153ab3f9https://doi.org/10.1155/jp/5189116
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