TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2002//
TI  - Prevalence and complications of physical violence during pregnancy
JO  - European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology
A1  - Rachana, Chibber
A1  - Suraiya, Khwaja
A1  - Hisham, Al-Sibai
A1  - Abdulaziz, Al-Mulhim
A1  - Hai, Abdul
SP  - 26
EP  - 29
VL  - 103
IS  - 1
N2  - OBJECTIVES: To assess the incidence of self-reported physical violence in pregnancy and describe the association with foeto-maternal complications and birth outcome. METHOD: Seven thousand one hundred and five pregnant women over a 3 year period were assessed for self-reported physical violence. Maternal ante-natal hospitalization, low birth weight and pre-term delivery. Odd ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated to measure association between physical violence, maternal morbidity and birth outcome. RESULTS: The prevalence of physical violence was 21%. Women who reported/experienced physical violence, were more likely to be hospitalized ante-natally for maternal complications such as trauma due to blows/kicks on the pregnant abdomen, abruptio-placenta, pre-term labor and kidney infections. There was a positive association between physical violence during pregnancy and cesarean section, abruptio-placenta, fetal distress, and pre-maturity. CONCLUSION: Physical violence during pregnancy is common and is associated with adverse materno-fetal outcome.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0301-2115
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -