Intimate Partner Violence Among Pregnant Veterans: Prevalence, Associated Mental Health Conditions, and Health Care Utilization.

Suzannah K CreechCarey S PulvermanAimee Kroll-DesrosiersRebecca KinneyMelissa E DichterKristin Mattocks

Published in: Journal of general internal medicine (2021)

Results indicate substantial rates of IPV among pregnant veterans, and high rates of mental health conditions which may be exacerbated by MST experience and lower likelihood of seeking social support. Clinicians treating pregnant veterans should screen for and address IPV and mental health treatment needs, and risks should be assessed among pregnant veterans experiencing IPV.

Keyphrases

mental health
intimate partner violence
social support
pregnant women
healthcare
depressive symptoms
mental illness
high throughput
risk factors
human health
risk assessment
replacement therapy