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Prevalence of violence against pregnant women in Ibadan, Nigeria.
Afr J Med Med Sci. 2010 Dec; 39(4):293-303.AJ

Abstract

Women are at risk of violence at all stages of their life, including during pregnancy. Using a interviewer-administered questionnaire, 306 pregnant women were interviewed in two public secondary health facilities in Ibadan to compare prevalence and risk factors of VAW before and during pregnancy. Prevalence ofVAW a year before current pregnancy was 41.5% compared to 17.7% during pregnancy. Perpetrators before pregnancy were mostly relatives (22%), while during pregnancy, partners (64%). Major reasons for violence were "not obeying instructions" (33.3%) and "misbehaving" (26%). Education (OR 0.49; 95% CI 0.29-0.83) and polygamous union (OR 9.56; 95% CI 3.71-24.63) and consumption of alcohol (OR 7.19; 95% CI 0.04-0.53) were statistically significant a year before pregnancy. Mothers occupation (OR 0.19; 95% CI 1.05-4.49); type of union (OR14.13; 95% CI 6.13-32.59), alcohol consumption by partner (OR 6.06; 95% CI 0.05-0.54); and not wanting pregnancy (OR 3.53; 95% CI 1.20-9.30) were statistically significant in the index pregnancy. Hemorrhage (7.4% vs. 4.8%), abortion (1.9% vs. 1.2%), intrauterine death (3.7% vs. 1.2%) and premature labour (9.3% vs. 3.2%) were more often found in women who experienced VAW than those who did not, the latter was statistically significant (P < 0.05). Violence avoidance strategies included 'playing along' (51.3%) and 'praying' (21%). Pregnancy was protective against VAW. Empowerment of women through education and employment is crucial. Counselling on planning of families is also necessary. Screening for violence in pregnancy and close monitoring of the abused to ensure good obstetric outcome is recommended.

Authors+Show Affiliations

Fawole OI
Department of Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. fawoleo@ymail.com
Abass LW
No affiliation info available
Fawole AO
No affiliation info available

MeSH

AdultAge DistributionCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansMaleMiddle AgedNigeriaPregnancyPregnancy ComplicationsPrevalenceRisk FactorsSocioeconomic FactorsSpouse AbuseSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung Adult

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

21735995

Citation

Fawole, O I., et al. "Prevalence of Violence Against Pregnant Women in Ibadan, Nigeria." African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, vol. 39, no. 4, 2010, pp. 293-303.
Fawole OI, Abass LW, Fawole AO. Prevalence of violence against pregnant women in Ibadan, Nigeria. Afr J Med Med Sci. 2010;39(4):293-303.
Fawole, O. I., Abass, L. W., & Fawole, A. O. (2010). Prevalence of violence against pregnant women in Ibadan, Nigeria. African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, 39(4), 293-303.
Fawole OI, Abass LW, Fawole AO. Prevalence of Violence Against Pregnant Women in Ibadan, Nigeria. Afr J Med Med Sci. 2010;39(4):293-303. PubMed PMID: 21735995.
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TY - JOUR T1 - Prevalence of violence against pregnant women in Ibadan, Nigeria. AU - Fawole,O I, AU - Abass,L W A, AU - Fawole,A O, PY - 2011/7/9/entrez PY - 2011/7/9/pubmed PY - 2011/7/20/medline SP - 293 EP - 303 JF - African journal of medicine and medical sciences JO - Afr J Med Med Sci VL - 39 IS - 4 N2 - Women are at risk of violence at all stages of their life, including during pregnancy. Using a interviewer-administered questionnaire, 306 pregnant women were interviewed in two public secondary health facilities in Ibadan to compare prevalence and risk factors of VAW before and during pregnancy. Prevalence ofVAW a year before current pregnancy was 41.5% compared to 17.7% during pregnancy. Perpetrators before pregnancy were mostly relatives (22%), while during pregnancy, partners (64%). Major reasons for violence were "not obeying instructions" (33.3%) and "misbehaving" (26%). Education (OR 0.49; 95% CI 0.29-0.83) and polygamous union (OR 9.56; 95% CI 3.71-24.63) and consumption of alcohol (OR 7.19; 95% CI 0.04-0.53) were statistically significant a year before pregnancy. Mothers occupation (OR 0.19; 95% CI 1.05-4.49); type of union (OR14.13; 95% CI 6.13-32.59), alcohol consumption by partner (OR 6.06; 95% CI 0.05-0.54); and not wanting pregnancy (OR 3.53; 95% CI 1.20-9.30) were statistically significant in the index pregnancy. Hemorrhage (7.4% vs. 4.8%), abortion (1.9% vs. 1.2%), intrauterine death (3.7% vs. 1.2%) and premature labour (9.3% vs. 3.2%) were more often found in women who experienced VAW than those who did not, the latter was statistically significant (P < 0.05). Violence avoidance strategies included 'playing along' (51.3%) and 'praying' (21%). Pregnancy was protective against VAW. Empowerment of women through education and employment is crucial. Counselling on planning of families is also necessary. Screening for violence in pregnancy and close monitoring of the abused to ensure good obstetric outcome is recommended. SN - 0309-3913 UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/21735995/Prevalence_of_violence_against_pregnant_women_in_Ibadan_Nigeria_ DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER -