Prevalence and Associated Factors of Intimate Partner Violence During Pregnancy in Eastern Ethiopia

摘要: Background Intimate partner violence is a major public health problem and gross violation of human rights. The consequences this are severe during pregnancy as the fetus/newborn could also be affected negatively. aim study was to assess prevalence associated factors intimate (IPVP) in Eastern Ethiopia. Methods A community-based cross-sectional conducted among 3015 postpartum mothers Data were collected using WHO Violence Against Women questionnaire. Factors with IPVP assessed by log-binomial regression model Stata version 14. Results overall 30.5% (95% CI: 28.8, 32.1); for psychological 24.4% 22.9, 26.0), physical 11.9% 10.8, 13.2) sexual 11.0% 9.9, 12.2). About 95% acts form forced sex. In multivariable analysis, women's education decreased all forms IPVP. Previous experience infant loss not drinking alcohol lower types, except form. Working cash having medium household decision-making autonomy increased Being older, living an extended family, husband's/partner's habitual khat chewing discordant intentions ratio (PR) IPVP, violence. Compared being urban, rural PR 59% (adjusted [APR]=0.41; 0.27, 0.60) 32% (APR=0.68; 0.53, 0.87). Husband's/partner's support antenatal care use 56% (APR=0.44; 0.25, 0.78). Conclusion Nearly one-third pregnant women experienced great majority them subjected sex their husband/partner. This calls urgent attention at levels societal organization, requiring stakeholders policy makers tackle situation.