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    Physical battering affects pregnant women, with some seeking medical care for injuries. However, prenatal care providers rarely assess these patients for abuse during pregnancy.

    Area of Science:

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Public Health
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Domestic violence is a significant public health issue affecting pregnant women.
    • Prenatal care settings offer a critical opportunity to identify and address abuse during pregnancy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the prevalence of physical battering among pregnant women.
    • To determine if pregnant women experiencing abuse seek medical treatment.
    • To assess the extent to which prenatal care providers screen for abuse.

    Main Methods:

    • A cross-sectional study involving 290 pregnant women from public and private prenatal clinics.
    • Data collection through interviews regarding history of physical battering and medical treatment sought.
    • Analysis of reported abuse assessment by prenatal care providers.

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    Main Results:

    • Twenty-four women (8.3%) reported physical battering during their current pregnancy.
    • Eight of these 24 women sought medical treatment for injuries sustained from abuse.
    • None of the pregnant women reporting abuse were assessed for it by their prenatal care providers.

    Conclusions:

    • Physical battering is a reality for a notable percentage of pregnant women.
    • Pregnant women experiencing abuse may seek medical attention for injuries but are not being identified by prenatal care providers.
    • There is a critical gap in abuse screening by healthcare professionals during prenatal care, necessitating improved protocols.