Domestic violence against women during pregnancy

摘要: Objectives To determine the prevalence of domestic violence (DV) against women during pregnancy and to identify risk factors for DV effects on women's mental health. Methods Pregnant from an OB-GYN outpatient clinic at a hospital in urban area were recruited consecutively February May 2003. Women who agreed participate research answered three self-administered questionnaires: GHQ30, Rosenberg Self Esteem, one demographic characteristics 14 gestational weeks. In order rate pregnancy, Japanese version Index Spouse Abuse (ISA) measuring severity was provided those over 35 Results Two hundred seventy nine all questionnaires. 15 279 respondents (5.4%) positive based ISA. Nine had experienced physical violence, twelve non-physical Compared with not pregnant more likely be multipara (OR = 3.9) have past different partner 9.1). Moreover, general illness 3.8), sleep disturbance 5.8), anxiety 6.3), depression 11.5) low self-esteem (P 0.02) identified as Conclusion Some 5.4% Japan, approximately 1 every 20, may experience pregnancy. This is associated parity history characteristics, has adverse impact health, especially depression. Development support system screening, intervention referral sufferers urgently needed.