Magnitude of Intimate Partner Violence and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women in Ethiopia

摘要: Background. Intimate partner violence during pregnancy is the most common and major public health problem human rights issue worldwide has a negative effect on lives of both mother fetus. Despite its prominence, this received little attention in Ethiopia as well many sub-Saharan African countries. This study assessed magnitude intimate associated factors among pregnant women Ofla District, Tigray, Ethiopia. Methods. A facility-based cross-sectional was conducted from March 1 to 30, 2019, 543 who visited antenatal care facilities. systematic random sampling technique used select participants. Pretested, interviewer-administered data collection done using standardized World Health Organization multicountry questionnaire for women’s domestic against women. Bivariable multivariable logistic regression analyses were carried out identify with violence. value set at . Results. The overall prevalence current 37.5%: psychological (25.1%), sexual (17.7%), physical (13.4%). Violence unplanned ((AOR = 4.56, 95% CI: (2, 10.28)), unmarried ((AOR = 2.59, (1.18, 5.73)), having alcoholic ((AOR = 3.3, (2.1, 5.16)), spouse’s multiple partners status ((AOR = 5.1, (2.2, 12)), acceptance by ((AOR = 1.85, (1.1, 3.16)), low decision-making power ((AOR = 2.64, (1.6, 4.3)), no interest ((AOR = 5.9, (2.36, 14.9)). Conclusions. More than one-third experienced recent pregnancy. high may lead consequences mothers fetuses. Addressing gender inequitable norms, culture silence (support) community reproductive information through intervention measures are very important minimize problem.