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Prevalence and correlates of intimate partner violence against HIV-seropositive pregnant women in a Nigerian population.
Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2011 May; 90(5):535-9.AO

Abstract

OBJECTIVE

To evaluate the prevalence and correlates of intimate partner violence among HIV-positive pregnant Nigerian women.

DESIGN

Cross-sectional study using an anonymous semi-structured interviewer-administered questionnaire.

SETTING

The antenatal clinic at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Nigeria, from June 2008 to December 2009.

POPULATION

305 HIV-positive women receiving antenatal care.

METHODS

An anonymous semi-structured World Health Organization modified questionnaire that elicited information on the experiences of intimate partner violence, was administered to the women by trained female interviewers.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES

Prevalence, pattern and risk factors associated with experiencing intimate partner violence.

RESULTS

The prevalence of intimate partner violence among the women was 32.5%, with psychological violence being the most common form of violence reported (27.5%) and physical violence the least reported (5.9%). Identified risk factors for experiencing violence were multiparity (Odds ratio 9.4; CI 1.23-71.33), respondents with an HIV-positive child (Odds ratio 9.2; CI 4.53-18.84), experience of violence before they were diagnosed HIV-positive (Odds ratio 44.4; 10.33-190.42) and women with partners without post-secondary education (Odds ratio 2.3; CI 1.40-3.91).

CONCLUSION

Intimate partner violence is a prevalent public health problem among HIV-infected pregnant women in our community and it may hinder efforts to scale up prevention of mother-child transmission programs, especially in developing countries. Screening for intimate partner violence to identify abused women should be incorporated into these programs to offer these women optimal care.

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Ezeanochie MC
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. ezemichael75@yahoo.com
Olagbuji BN
No affiliation info available
Ande AB
No affiliation info available
Kubeyinje WE
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Okonofua FE
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MeSH

AdolescentAdultBattered WomenCross-Sectional StudiesEducational StatusFemaleHIV SeropositivityHumansLogistic ModelsNigeriaOdds RatioParityPregnancyPregnancy Complications, InfectiousPregnant WomenPrevalenceRisk FactorsSpouse AbuseSurveys and Questionnaires

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

21306341

Citation

Ezeanochie, Michael C., et al. "Prevalence and Correlates of Intimate Partner Violence Against HIV-seropositive Pregnant Women in a Nigerian Population." Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica, vol. 90, no. 5, 2011, pp. 535-9.
Ezeanochie MC, Olagbuji BN, Ande AB, et al. Prevalence and correlates of intimate partner violence against HIV-seropositive pregnant women in a Nigerian population. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2011;90(5):535-9.
Ezeanochie, M. C., Olagbuji, B. N., Ande, A. B., Kubeyinje, W. E., & Okonofua, F. E. (2011). Prevalence and correlates of intimate partner violence against HIV-seropositive pregnant women in a Nigerian population. Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 90(5), 535-9. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0412.2011.01083.x
Ezeanochie MC, et al. Prevalence and Correlates of Intimate Partner Violence Against HIV-seropositive Pregnant Women in a Nigerian Population. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2011;90(5):535-9. PubMed PMID: 21306341.
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TY - JOUR T1 - Prevalence and correlates of intimate partner violence against HIV-seropositive pregnant women in a Nigerian population. AU - Ezeanochie,Michael C, AU - Olagbuji,Biodun N, AU - Ande,Adedapo B, AU - Kubeyinje,Weyinmi E, AU - Okonofua,Friday E, Y1 - 2011/03/16/ PY - 2011/2/11/entrez PY - 2011/2/11/pubmed PY - 2011/6/9/medline SP - 535 EP - 9 JF - Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica JO - Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand VL - 90 IS - 5 N2 - OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the prevalence and correlates of intimate partner violence among HIV-positive pregnant Nigerian women. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study using an anonymous semi-structured interviewer-administered questionnaire. SETTING: The antenatal clinic at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Nigeria, from June 2008 to December 2009. POPULATION: 305 HIV-positive women receiving antenatal care. METHODS: An anonymous semi-structured World Health Organization modified questionnaire that elicited information on the experiences of intimate partner violence, was administered to the women by trained female interviewers. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Prevalence, pattern and risk factors associated with experiencing intimate partner violence. RESULTS: The prevalence of intimate partner violence among the women was 32.5%, with psychological violence being the most common form of violence reported (27.5%) and physical violence the least reported (5.9%). Identified risk factors for experiencing violence were multiparity (Odds ratio 9.4; CI 1.23-71.33), respondents with an HIV-positive child (Odds ratio 9.2; CI 4.53-18.84), experience of violence before they were diagnosed HIV-positive (Odds ratio 44.4; 10.33-190.42) and women with partners without post-secondary education (Odds ratio 2.3; CI 1.40-3.91). CONCLUSION: Intimate partner violence is a prevalent public health problem among HIV-infected pregnant women in our community and it may hinder efforts to scale up prevention of mother-child transmission programs, especially in developing countries. Screening for intimate partner violence to identify abused women should be incorporated into these programs to offer these women optimal care. SN - 1600-0412 UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/21306341/Prevalence_and_correlates_of_intimate_partner_violence_against_HIV_seropositive_pregnant_women_in_a_Nigerian_population_ L2 - https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0412.2011.01083.x DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER -