Indicators for Reproductive Violence: A Systematized Review to Develop a Multilevel Measurement Framework
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.This study introduces the first multilevel framework to measure reproductive violence (RV), a form of gender-based violence impacting reproductive autonomy. The framework uses 112 indicators across various levels to assess barriers to reproductive health.
Area Of Science
- Public Health
- Gender Studies
- Sociology
Background
- Reproductive violence (RV) encompasses gender-based violence compromising reproductive autonomy.
- Existing measures for RV are fragmented and lack a multilevel approach.
- Understanding RV requires a comprehensive framework addressing interpersonal to policy levels.
Purpose Of The Study
- To develop a multilevel quantitative measurement framework for reproductive violence (RV).
- To create a framework applicable across interpersonal, community, institutional, and policy levels.
- To identify and organize indicators assessing various dimensions of RV.
Main Methods
- Conducted a systematized literature review of 84 peer-reviewed studies.
- Extracted and scored 448 potential indicators based on psychometric data, feasibility, and validity.
- Developed a framework including 112 indicators organized by the social-ecological model and RV categories.
Main Results
- Identified 112 indicators for the multilevel RV measurement framework.
- Organized indicators across four levels: interpersonal, community, institutional, law, and policy.
- Categorized indicators into pregnancy-promoting RV, pregnancy-preventing RV, and legal/social liabilities.
Conclusions
- This study presents the first multilevel measurement framework for reproductive violence.
- The framework offers a comprehensive tool to assess barriers to reproductive autonomy.
- Further research is needed to refine and validate the RV measurement framework for broader application.
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