Birth Outcomes in Relation to Intimate Partner Violence

National Medical Association. Journal

Mark S.Johnson,¹  SueRovi²  Marielos L.VegaB.S.N., N.²  Ping-HsinChen²  Ko-YuPan²  TheodoreBarrett³ 

[1] Community & Family Medicine, Howard University College of Medicine, USA;Department of Family Medicine, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, USA;Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, USA

关键词: Pregnancy;    Violence;    Preterm delivery;    Low birth weight;    Neonatal death;   

DOI  :  10.1016/j.jnma.2017.06.017

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Elsevier

【 摘 要 】

ObjectivesIntimate partner violence (IPV)during pregnancy is a significant public health problem. Approximately 324,000 IPV victimizations occur during pregnancy each year. However, research on the impact of IPV on birth outcomes yields conflicting findings. This study examines the association of IPV with birth outcomes among pregnant women.

【 授权许可】

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