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Intimate partner violence and women's contraceptive use
Corrine M Williams1, Ulla Larsen, Laura A McCloskey
1Department od Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Kentucky, Kentucky, USA.
Violence Against Women
|October 11, 2008
Summary
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is linked to difficulties in contraception use among women. Abused women are nearly twice as likely to not use their preferred birth control, increasing unintended pregnancy risks.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health issue.
- IPV may impact women's reproductive health choices and outcomes.
- Contraception use and access are crucial for preventing unintended pregnancies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between intimate partner violence and contraceptive use among women.
- To compare contraceptive practices between women experiencing abuse and those who are not.
- To understand the implications of IPV on women's ability to use their preferred contraception.
Main Methods:
- A case-control study design was employed.
- The study included 225 women participants.
- Contraceptive use and experiences of abuse (physical and emotional) were assessed.
Main Results:
- Women experiencing physical and emotional abuse were significantly more likely to report not using their preferred method of contraception in the past 12 months.
- An odds ratio (OR) of 1.9 (95% Confidence Interval [CI] = 1.0 to 3.7) indicated increased odds of non-preferred contraception use among abused women.
- These findings highlight a potential barrier to effective family planning for survivors of IPV.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare providers should screen for intimate partner violence in reproductive health settings.
- Understanding the influence of IPV on contraceptive use is critical for reducing unintended pregnancies.
- Interventions addressing IPV may improve contraceptive adherence and outcomes for affected women.
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