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Investigating Intimate Partner Violence Victimization and Reproductive Coercion Victimization among Young Pregnant
Tiara C Willie1,2, Adeya Powell2, Tamora Callands3
1School of Public Health, Yale University, 60 College Street, P.O. Box 208034, New Haven, CT 06520.
Psychology of Violence
|May 16, 2019
Summary
Young couples face risks from intimate partner violence (IPV) and reproductive coercion. These issues are linked, especially during pregnancy and early parenthood, impacting health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Sociology
- Psychology
Background:
- Intimate partner violence (IPV) and reproductive coercion pose significant health risks to young women.
- Limited research exists on the longitudinal associations between IPV and reproductive coercion in young couples.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the associations between intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization and reproductive coercion among young couples.
- To investigate these associations longitudinally in a prospective study.
Main Methods:
- Prospective study involving 296 pregnant adolescent and young couples.
- Data collected between 2007-2011 from couples recruited at obstetrics, gynecology, and ultrasound clinics.
- Actor-Partner Interdependence Model used for analysis.
Main Results:
- Significant actor and partner effects were found for IPV and reproductive coercion victimization.
- Pre-birth IPV victimization and past relationship reproductive coercion predicted current pregnancy reproductive coercion.
- Partner's reproductive coercion during pregnancy was linked to later psychological IPV victimization, though this effect diminished over time.
Conclusions:
- A complex, co-occurring relationship exists between IPV and reproductive coercion in young couples.
- Reproductive coercion during pregnancy may increase risk for IPV victimization as couples transition to parenthood.
- Pregnancy and parenting programs should address the interplay between IPV and reproductive coercion.
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