TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2018//
TI  - Postpartum physical intimate partner violence among women in rural Zambia
JO  - International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics
A1  - Munro-Kramer, Michelle L.
A1  - Scott, Nancy
A1  - Boyd, Carol J.
A1  - Veliz, Philip T.
A1  - Murray, Sarah M.
A1  - Musonda, Gertrude
A1  - Lori, Jody R.
SP  - 199
EP  - 204
VL  - 143
IS  - 2
N2  - OBJECTIVE: To examine the demographic characteristics and mental health of women in rural Zambia who experienced physical intimate partner violence (IPV) postpartum. <br><br>METHODS: The present secondary analysis was conducted using baseline data from an impact evaluation of a maternity waiting home intervention in rural Zambia. A quantitative household survey was conducted over 6 weeks, from mid-April to late May, 2016, at 40 rural health facility catchment areas among 2381 postpartum women (13 months after delivery; age ≥15 years). <br><br>RESULTS: A total of 192 (8.1%) women reported experiencing any type of physical IPV in the preceding 2 weeks; 126 had experienced severe physical IPV (had been kicked, dragged, beat, and/or choked by a husband or partner). High levels of depression were recorded for 174 (7.3%) women in the preceding 2 weeks. Being a female head of household was associated with an increased likelihood of experiencing severe physical IPV (aOR 2.64, 95% CI 1.70-4.10). Women with high depression scores were also are increased risk of experiencing any physical IPV (aOR 17.1, 95% CI 8.44 - 34.9) and severe physical IPV (aOR 15.4, 95% CI 5.17 - 45.9). <br><br>CONCLUSION: Future work should consider the implications of government and educational policies that could impact the screening and treatment of pregnant women affected by all forms of physical IPV and depression in rural Zambia. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.<br><br>This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0020-7292
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.12654
ID  - ref1
ER  -