Domestic violence in pregnancy: a cross sectional study in tertiary care centre

Domestic violence in pregnancy: a cross sectional study in tertiary care centre

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Objectives: To study the incidence and types of domestic violence in pregnancy and to determine the associated socio demographic factors.Methods: This was a cross sectional study conducted in antenatal women over a period from September 2016 Sterilization Accessories to September 2018.Nine ninety pregnant women fulfilling inclusion criteria were screened using a pre tested questionnaire.

Statistical analysis of data was then done by using SPSS (version 19) for windows and is presented as percentages.Results: The incidence of domestic violence in our study was 32.7%.

The most common form of domestic violence detected was physical violence Knife Sharpeners (53.7%).There was an association of domestic violence with younger age group (20-30 years), multigravida, lower socio-economic strata, unemployment, illiteracy, addictions in partner in study population.

Conclusion: The incidence of domestic violence in study was 32.7%.This may be still high due to underreporting of cases.

More than 40% of women experienced domestic violence by their husband.