SynthesisBMC pregnancy and childbirth2025
Prevalence and risk factors of intimate partner violence among pregnant women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Disability, race, and risk of perinatal intimate partner violence: Findings from a nationally representative U.S. sample.Disability and health journal · 2026Article
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- Correction: Prevalence and risk factors of intimate partner violence among pregnant women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
- Associations between domestic violence and psychosomatic symptoms and health behaviors during pregnancy and the puerperium: a comparative cross-sectional study.Frontiers in global women's health · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundIntimate partner violence (IPV) has adverse physical and psychological effects on pregnant women. With regard to the influencing factors of IPV among pregnant women, discrepancies still exist in clinical studies. By identifying these factors, more targeted and effective interventions can be developed for this population. Consequently, this review aims to examine the impact of IPV on pregnant women and provide an empirical basis for the development of preventive strategies in clinical practice.
methodBibliographic databases like PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Science Direct, Cochrane Library, CBM, VIP, CNKI, and Wan Fang Data were employed in the investigation for retrieving articles. A thorough evaluation of all study designs was conducted to understand the impact of IPV on pregnant women, focusing on articles published before May 2025. In total, 36,214 pregnant women were included in the studies reviewed.
resultsA total of 33,355 articles were retrieved, and 37 articles were systematically screened to evaluate the influencing factors of IPV among pregnant women. The meta-analysis revealed that the prevalence of IPV in pregnant women was 34%[95%CI (27%-41%)]. Sixteen significant influencing factors were identified: Age of pregnant women<25, Partner's smoking habit, Unemployed, Low level of education, Undesired pregnancy, Partner's Khat chewing habit, Partner's alcohol drinking habit, household income, Experience of violence before the current pregnancy, Parental exposure to IPV, Living alone, Rural dwellers, Income loss due to COVID-19, Household decisions made by husband alone, partner controlling behaviors, and partner has more than one wife.
conclusionIPV has detrimental effects on the physical and mental well-being of pregnant women. Consequently, prompt implementation of prevention and intervention strategies is essential to decrease the prevalence of IPV and enhance the quality of life for pregnant women. Numerous factors contribute to IPV during pregnancy. Healthcare providers should systematically identify these high-risk factors and offer targeted preventive guidance to effectively reduce its incidence at its root cause.
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