TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1994//
TI  - Domestic violence in pregnancy: A prevalence study
JO  - Medical journal of Australia
A1  - Webster, J.
A1  - Sweett, S.
A1  - Stolz, T. A.
SP  - 466
EP  - 470
VL  - 161
IS  - 8
N2  - OBJECTIVE: To determine the extent of physical and psychological abuse of pregnant women in an Australian population. DESIGN: All women attending the public prenatal clinic of the Royal Women's Hospital (Brisbane) between 23 November and 18 December 1992 were interviewed and asked to complete a self-report questionnaire on their history of abuse. RESULTS: Of 1014 women eligible to enter the study, 301 (29.7%) reported a history of abuse. Fifty-nine (5.8%) had been abused during the pregnancy. The proportion of women admitting to abuse rose over the duration of pregnancy to 8.9% at 36 weeks. Medical treatment was sought for injuries related to domestic violence by 31% of those who reported abuse during the pregnancy. Marital status and education were both significantly associated with the prevalence of abuse. CONCLUSION: Domestic violence towards women may continue or be initiated during pregnancy. RECOMMENDATION: Because most women will not reveal details about their experience of violence in the home unless asked, a relationship history should be included at the first visit along with medical, obstetric and other histories.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0025-729X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -