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ArticleBMC public health2025

Domestic violence and food insecurity among pregnant women in Nepal: a cross-sectional study.

Pratibha Chalise, Pratibha Manandhar, Jennifer Jean Infanti, Lena Henriksen, Kunta Devi Pun, Poonam Rishal, Eva Skovlund, Katarina Swahnberg, Berit Schei, Mirjam Lukasse

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Pratibha ChaliseDepartment of Public Health and Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway. prativa.chalise@gmail.com.
Pratibha ManandharDepartment of Public Health and Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.
Jennifer Jean InfantiDepartment of Public Health and Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.
Lena HenriksenDepartment of Nursing and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway.
Kunta Devi PunDepartment of Nursing and Midwifery, Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Dhulikhel, Nepal.
Poonam RishalDepartment of Public Health and Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.
Eva SkovlundDepartment of Public Health and Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.
Katarina SwahnbergDepartment of Health and Caring Sciences, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Linneaus University, Kalmar, Sweden.
Berit ScheiDepartment of Public Health and Nursing, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.
Mirjam LukasseCenter for Women's, Family and Child Health, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, University of South-Eastern Norway, Kongsberg, Norway.

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Norges Forskningsråd 301525
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundDomestic violence and food insecurity are significant global health challenges, particularly during pregnancy, when both can adversely affect maternal and child health. Food insecurity may occur independently or as a consequence of domestic violence, yet their relationship remains underexplored. This study aims to investigate the association between exposure to domestic violence perpetrated by intimate partners or by family members and food insecurity during pregnancy.

methodsThis cross-sectional study used baseline data from 2129 pregnant women attending routine antenatal care as part of an ongoing randomized controlled trial. Inclusion criteria were age ≥ 18 years, gestational age between 12 and 22 weeks, and consent to participate. Colour-Coded Audio Computer-Assisted Self-Interview method was administered via a computer tablet for data collection. Domestic violence was assessed using the Nepalese Abuse Assessment Screen and food insecurity using a modified Household Food Insecurity Access Scale.

resultsOf the participants, 12.9% reported food insecurity, and 6% reported experiencing some form of DV. Women reporting any domestic violence, domestic violence perpetrated by intimate partners only or by family members only had significantly higher odds of food insecurity after adjusting for socio-demographic, economic and obstetric factors [Adjusted Odds Ratio (95% CI): 2.5 (1.6-3.9), 3.3 (1.5-7.5) and 2.1 (1.2-3.5) respectively].

conclusionsDomestic violence was strongly associated with food insecurity during pregnancy. Screening for domestic violence among food-insecure pregnant women and addressing underlying causes could mitigate risks to maternal and child health.

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Domestic ViolenceFood InsecurityPregnant PeopleAdolescentAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansNepalPregnancyYoung AdultAntenatal careDomestic violenceFood insecurityIntimate partner violenceNepalPregnancy

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PMCPMC12217816

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