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The prevalence of intimate partner violence against women diagnosed with infertility in China: a national cross-sectional study.

Yu Fu1, Fei Kong1, Kailibinuer Kayimu1

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Clinical Research Center for Obstetrical and Gynecological Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Female Fertility Promotion, Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Assisted Reproduction, Center for Reproductive Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, 100191, China.

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Intimate partner violence (IPV) affects over a third of infertile women in China, with female-factor infertility and treatment failure being key risk factors. Addressing IPV is crucial for reproductive health and equity.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Reproductive Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Intimate partner violence (IPV) and infertility are significant global health issues.
  • Infertile women experience a disproportionately higher risk of IPV.
  • Limited national-level data exist on IPV prevalence among infertile populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify the prevalence of IPV among infertile women in China.
  • To identify risk factors associated with IPV victimization in this demographic.
  • To inform targeted interventions and policy development.

Main Methods:

  • A national cross-sectional study was conducted in China (Oct 2021-Aug 2022).
  • Multistage stratified cluster sampling recruited 12,392 infertile women from 30 reproductive centers.
  • Validated questionnaires (CTS-2, SEA-12) and structural equation modeling (SEM) were used.

    • Main Results:

    • The weighted 12-month prevalence of IPV was 34.1%; lifetime prevalence was 44.2%.
    • Direct drivers of IPV included female-factor infertility and infertility treatment failure.
    • Other significant risk factors were unstable employment, non-nuclear family structure, and male partner's adverse behaviors.

    Conclusions:

    • This is the first national study on IPV against infertile women, revealing high prevalence in China.
    • Findings highlight the need for gender-transformative interventions and policy changes.
    • Recommendations include improving infertility care access, integrating IPV screening, and funding research to reduce IPV and promote health equity.