| Domestic violence in pregnancy. A prevalence study. | |
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PMID: 7935117 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: To determine the extent of physical and psychological abuse of pregnant women in an Australian population. DESIGN: All women attending the public prenatal clinic of the Royal Women's Hospital (Brisbane) between 23 November and 18 December 1992 were interviewed and asked to complete a self-report questionnaire on their history of abuse. RESULTS: Of 1014 women eligible to enter the study, 301 (29.7%) reported a history of abuse. Fifty-nine (5.8%) had been abused during the pregnancy. The proportion of women admitting to abuse rose over the duration of pregnancy to 8.9% at 36 weeks. Medical treatment was sought for injuries related to domestic violence by 31% of those who reported abuse during the pregnancy. Marital status and education were both significantly associated with the prevalence of abuse. CONCLUSION: Domestic violence towards women may continue or be initiated during pregnancy. RECOMMENDATION: Because most women will not reveal details about their experience of violence in the home unless asked, a relationship history should be included at the first visit along with medical, obstetric and other histories. |
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Authors:
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J Webster; S Sweett; T A Stolz |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Medical journal of Australia Volume: 161 ISSN: 0025-729X ISO Abbreviation: Med. J. Aust. Publication Date: 1994 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1994-11-01 Completed Date: 1994-11-01 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0400714 Medline TA: Med J Aust Country: AUSTRALIA |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 466-70 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Royal Women's Hospital, Brisbane, QLD. |
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Adult Age Factors Australia / epidemiology Educational Status Female Humans Marital Status Pregnancy / statistics & numerical data* Prevalence Spouse Abuse / statistics & numerical data* |
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Med J Aust. 1994 Oct 17;161(8):463-4
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