Is intimate partner violence more common in pregnant women with severe mental illness? A retrospective study.

Liana SuparareStuart J WatsonRay BinnsJacqueline FrayneMegan Galbally

Published in: The International journal of social psychiatry (2020)

These findings suggest women with SMI in pregnancy are at significantly higher risk of having experienced or experiencing IPV. In addition, IPV in pregnant women with SMI may increase the risk of smoking and illicit substance use. Together this suggests that maternity and mental health services should ensure there are both screening and support pathways for IPV that are developed and evaluated specifically for pregnant women with SMI.

Keyphrases

intimate partner violence
pregnant women
mental illness
pregnancy outcomes
mental health
preterm birth
early onset