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[Marital violence after birth]

M J Saurel-Cubizolles1, B Blondel, N Lelong

  • 1INSERM Unité 149, Villejuif.

Contraception, Fertilite, Sexualite (1992)
|February 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Marital violence affects 4.1% of women in the year after childbirth in France. This rate is higher for women in unstable relationships or with unemployed partners, impacting mental health.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Public Health
  • Sociology

Context:

  • Postpartum period is a vulnerable time for women.
  • Marital violence is a significant public health issue.
  • Understanding prevalence is crucial for intervention.

Purpose:

  • To estimate the prevalence of marital violence in the year following childbirth in France.
  • Identify risk factors associated with postpartum marital violence.

Summary:

  • A survey of 706 women in French maternity units found a 4.1% prevalence of marital violence within 12 months postpartum.
  • Violence was more common in unstable relationships and when partners were unemployed.
  • Women experiencing violence reported higher rates of previous miscarriage, psychotropic drug use, and depressive symptoms.

Impact:

  • Highlights the need for increased physician awareness and support for women experiencing domestic violence postpartum.
  • Suggests that emotional and social support are critical for these women.
  • Informs targeted interventions for at-risk populations.

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