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Physical violence against U.S. women around the time of pregnancy, 2004-2007.
Am J Prev Med. 2010 Mar; 38(3):317-22.AJ

Abstract

BACKGROUND

Previous research shows that the prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV) around the time of pregnancy varies from 4% to 9%, but no studies have distinguished between abuse rates by former versus current partners.

PURPOSE

This study aims to estimate the prevalence of IPV among U.S. women shortly before and during pregnancy and to compare the rates and predictors of abuse perpetrated by current partners with the rates and predictors of abuse perpetrated by former partners.

METHODS

Using data from 27 states and New York City, the prevalence of physical abuse by current and former intimate male partners was estimated among 134,955 women who delivered a singleton, full-term infant in 2004-2007. Multivariable logistic regression was used to determine the demographic, pregnancy-related, and stress factors that predicted the risk of IPV.

RESULTS

Prevalence of IPV from either a former or current partner was 5.3% before and 3.6% during pregnancy. Prevalence of abuse by a former partner was consistently higher than the prevalence of abuse by a current partner. The three strongest predictors of IPV during pregnancy were the woman's partner not wanting the pregnancy (current: AOR=3.47, 95% CI=3.13, 3.85; former: AOR=3.22, 95% CI=2.90, 3.76); having had a recent divorce or separation (current: AOR=3.23, 95% CI=2.92, 3.58; former: AOR=3.54, 95% CI=3.20, 3.91); and being close to someone having a drug or alcohol problem (current: AOR=3.05, 95% CI=2.78, 3.36; former: AOR=2.97, 95% CI=2.70, 3.27). Maternal characteristics (age, education, race, marital status, woman did not want the pregnancy) were less important predictors.

CONCLUSIONS

Assessments of abuse should ask specifically about actions by both current and ex-partners.

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Authors+Show Affiliations

Chu SY
Division of Reproductive Health, CDC, 4770 Buford Highway, Atlanta, GA 30341, USA. syc1@cdc.gov
Goodwin MM
No affiliation info available
D'Angelo DV
No affiliation info available

MeSH

AdultBattered WomenFemaleHumansLife Change EventsLogistic ModelsMalePopulation SurveillancePregnancyPrevalenceSpouse AbuseStress, PsychologicalSurveys and QuestionnairesUnited StatesYoung Adult

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

20171534

Citation

Chu, Susan Y., et al. "Physical Violence Against U.S. Women Around the Time of Pregnancy, 2004-2007." American Journal of Preventive Medicine, vol. 38, no. 3, 2010, pp. 317-22.
Chu SY, Goodwin MM, D'Angelo DV. Physical violence against U.S. women around the time of pregnancy, 2004-2007. Am J Prev Med. 2010;38(3):317-22.
Chu, S. Y., Goodwin, M. M., & D'Angelo, D. V. (2010). Physical violence against U.S. women around the time of pregnancy, 2004-2007. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 38(3), 317-22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2009.11.013
Chu SY, Goodwin MM, D'Angelo DV. Physical Violence Against U.S. Women Around the Time of Pregnancy, 2004-2007. Am J Prev Med. 2010;38(3):317-22. PubMed PMID: 20171534.
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TY - JOUR T1 - Physical violence against U.S. women around the time of pregnancy, 2004-2007. AU - Chu,Susan Y, AU - Goodwin,Mary M, AU - D'Angelo,Denise V, PY - 2009/08/26/received PY - 2009/10/16/revised PY - 2009/11/09/accepted PY - 2010/2/23/entrez PY - 2010/2/23/pubmed PY - 2010/5/12/medline SP - 317 EP - 22 JF - American journal of preventive medicine JO - Am J Prev Med VL - 38 IS - 3 N2 - BACKGROUND: Previous research shows that the prevalence of intimate partner violence (IPV) around the time of pregnancy varies from 4% to 9%, but no studies have distinguished between abuse rates by former versus current partners. PURPOSE: This study aims to estimate the prevalence of IPV among U.S. women shortly before and during pregnancy and to compare the rates and predictors of abuse perpetrated by current partners with the rates and predictors of abuse perpetrated by former partners. METHODS: Using data from 27 states and New York City, the prevalence of physical abuse by current and former intimate male partners was estimated among 134,955 women who delivered a singleton, full-term infant in 2004-2007. Multivariable logistic regression was used to determine the demographic, pregnancy-related, and stress factors that predicted the risk of IPV. RESULTS: Prevalence of IPV from either a former or current partner was 5.3% before and 3.6% during pregnancy. Prevalence of abuse by a former partner was consistently higher than the prevalence of abuse by a current partner. The three strongest predictors of IPV during pregnancy were the woman's partner not wanting the pregnancy (current: AOR=3.47, 95% CI=3.13, 3.85; former: AOR=3.22, 95% CI=2.90, 3.76); having had a recent divorce or separation (current: AOR=3.23, 95% CI=2.92, 3.58; former: AOR=3.54, 95% CI=3.20, 3.91); and being close to someone having a drug or alcohol problem (current: AOR=3.05, 95% CI=2.78, 3.36; former: AOR=2.97, 95% CI=2.70, 3.27). Maternal characteristics (age, education, race, marital status, woman did not want the pregnancy) were less important predictors. CONCLUSIONS: Assessments of abuse should ask specifically about actions by both current and ex-partners. SN - 1873-2607 UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/20171534/Physical_violence_against_U_S__women_around_the_time_of_pregnancy_2004_2007_ L2 - https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0749-3797(09)00854-X DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER -