Citation

D'Silva S, Frey S, Kumar S, Mohanraj R, Manhart LE, Kaysen D, Andu E, Rao D. Health Care Women Int. 2018; 39(2): 243-260.

Affiliation

Department of Global Health , University of Washington.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07399332.2017.1375505

PMID

28956725

Abstract

In India, reported rates of domestic violence rise as high as 31%. Abuse against pregnant women in India is associated with depressive and PTSD symptoms, and poor birth outcomes, yet no evidence-based interventions have been tested on this population. In this cross-sectional qualitative study, we sought perspective on South Indian women's concerns about abuse during pregnancy and what they believed would help. Participants cited economic dependence on husbands and sociocultural structures as factors perpetuating domestic violence. Women also described resilience factors that can protect against abuse. Our participants highlighted a requisite for interventions within health and social systems.

Language: en

Keywords

Abuse; Domestic Violence; India; Pregnancy; Social Support; Trauma