Background Mental health conditions are common during the perinatal period and
associated with maternal, foetal, and neonatal morbidity and mortality. There is an …

Objective Perinatal intimate partner violence affects the health and safety of postpartum
women and their infants. However, it has not been well recognized and addressed in the …

Introduction Intimate partner violence (IPV) is regarded an important public health and
human rights issue, characterized by physical, sexual or emotional abuse. Globally more …

Background Intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy increases adverse pregnancy
outcomes. Knowledge of societal, community, family and individual related factors …

Violence against women is a global pandemic, with the potential to spread through
generations. Intimate partner violence has impacts on women's sexual, reproductive, and …

Background Intimate partner violence (IPV) is defined as acts of physical aggression, sexual
coercion, psychological/emotional abuse, or controlling behaviors by a current or former …

Violence around pregnancy is critical in nature and major public health problem worldwide.
Thus, the present study aims to determine the extent of perinatal partner violence and to …

Background Intimate partner violence is a thoughtful public health concern and human rights
violation towards pregnant women for it has a significant negative health effect on the life of …

The high prevalence of antenatal common mental disorders in sub-Saharan Africa
compared to high-income countries is poorly understood. This qualitative study explored the …

Introduction Intimate partner violence during pregnancy can contribute to maternal mortality
and morbidity by limiting women's ability to receive maternal health services including …