Abstract Background: Studies in South Asia suggest that child marriage is a strong risk factor
for intimate partner violence (IPV), but evidence outside the region is lacking. Methods: This …

In this study, we examined the relationships between sexting coercion, physical sex
coercion, intimate partner violence, and mental health and trauma symptoms within a …

Reproductive health is a relatively new concept that recognizes that especially a young girl
has special reproductive health needs before, during and beyond the childbearing age. It …

METHODS: Data from a population-based survey conducted in 2009-20 1 0 in seven
Ethiopian regions were used to examine early marriage among 1,671 women aged 20-24 …

Millions of pounds of international development funds are invested annually in social
protection programmes to tackle poverty. Poverty is perpetuated by risk and vulnerability …

The relationship between intimate partner violence (IPV) and early marriage is explored
using the 2005-2006 India National Family Health Survey (NFHS-3). The NFHS-3 collected …

Methods: A community based cross-sectional household survey was carried out among
eligible women for the study during September 2012 to January 2013. A total of 1137 …

Sexual exploitation and sexual violence are widely recognized as gender issues. In their
different forms and contexts, sexual exploitation and sexual violence disproportionately …

To examine experiences of perinatal (in pregnancy or post-partum) abuse from in-laws and
to assess associations between such experiences and perinatal intimate partner violence …

Sexual violence within marriage is common and manifests in various forms, including marital
rape. It has serious physical and mental health consequences and is a violation of women's …