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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Depression among Pregnant Mothers Who Had Intimate Partner Violence during Pregnancy Attending Antenatal Care at Gondar University Hospital Northwest Ethiopia in 2020.

Sileshi AyeleMekuriaw AlemayehuElfalet FikaduGebrekidan Ewnetu Tarekegn
Published in: BioMed research international (2021)
High prevalence of antenatal depression among pregnant mothers who had intimate partner violence during pregnancy was highly associated with physical abuse, more than one type of abuse, lack of social support, and partner of pregnant mothers who is a drunk. Hence, this is important to create a screening program and prevention strategy of intimate partner violence during pregnancy at the time of antenatal follow-up to prevent and early identify its morbidity and mortality.
Keyphrases
  • intimate partner violence
  • pregnant women
  • social support
  • depressive symptoms
  • quality improvement
  • preterm birth
  • sleep quality
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • palliative care
  • risk factors
  • physical activity
  • tertiary care