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Intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy increases the risk of continued IPV after birth, negatively impacting child behavior. Early screening for IPV during pregnancy is crucial for maternal and child well-being.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health issue with lasting effects on maternal and child well-being.
- Pregnancy is a vulnerable period where IPV can have profound consequences.
- Understanding the long-term impact of IPV on child functioning is critical for intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy and its continuation up to six months postpartum.
- To examine the effects of ongoing IPV on child functioning.
Main Methods:
- A nonexperimental descriptive design was employed, involving 284 women reporting IPV who sought services.
- Data were collected via questionnaires on IPV experiences and child behaviors using the Achenbach Child Behavior Checklist.
- Statistical analyses included nonparametric methods to compare groups and identify significant relationships.
Main Results:
- IPV during pregnancy was significantly associated with continued IPV six months postpartum (p < .001).
- A significant relationship was found between IPV during pregnancy and conception rape (p < .001).
- IPV during pregnancy was linked to increased internalizing behaviors (p < .009), externalizing behaviors (p < .001), and total behavioral problems (p < .001) in children.
Conclusions:
- IPV during pregnancy elevates the risk of continued IPV post-birth, highlighting a cycle of violence.
- Prenatal IPV has a negative intergenerational effect on child behavior, underscoring the importance of addressing IPV.
- Routine screening for IPV during pregnancy is essential to mitigate negative outcomes for both mothers and children.
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