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Intimate partner violence against women in Ethiopia and its association with unintended pregnancy: a national cross-sectional survey

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  • Tenaw Yimer Tiruye

    (Debre Markos University
    University of Newcastle)

  • Melissa L. Harris

    (University of Newcastle)

  • Catherine Chojenta

    (University of Newcastle)

  • Elizabeth Holliday

    (University of Newcastle)

  • Deborah Loxton

    (University of Newcastle)

Abstract

Objectives To investigate the association between intimate partner violence (IPV) and unintended pregnancy among women in Ethiopia. Methods A retrospective analysis of nationally representative data was conducted among 2969 married women of reproductive age (15–49 years). Logistic regression models were used to estimate the association of IPV with the outcome variable. Results Unintended pregnancy was reported by 26.5% of women. About 36% of participants reported having ever experienced IPV (a composite measure of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse) and 56% had experienced at least one act of partner controlling behaviour. After controlling for potential confounders, a significant association was observed between IPV and unintended pregnancy (AOR 1.39, 95% CI 1.05, 1.85) and between multiple acts of partner controlling behaviours and unintended pregnancy (AOR 1.57, 95% CI 1.16, 2.14). Conclusions In Ethiopia, which has a high fertility rate (4.6 children per woman) and low use of contraception (36%), IPV including partner controlling behaviour further contributes to the problem of unintended pregnancy. Reproductive health programs should be sensitive to the relational aspects of fertility control and incorporate IPV interventions into reproductive health services.

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  • Tenaw Yimer Tiruye & Melissa L. Harris & Catherine Chojenta & Elizabeth Holliday & Deborah Loxton, 2020. "Intimate partner violence against women in Ethiopia and its association with unintended pregnancy: a national cross-sectional survey," International Journal of Public Health, Springer;Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+), vol. 65(9), pages 1657-1667, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ijphth:v:65:y:2020:i:9:d:10.1007_s00038-020-01510-3
    DOI: 10.1007/s00038-020-01510-3
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    1. Muluneh Alene & Leltework Yismaw & Yebelay Berelie & Bekalu Kassie & Reta Yeshambel & Moges Agazhe Assemie, 2020. "Prevalence and determinants of unintended pregnancy in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 15(4), pages 1-15, April.
    2. Lauren Maxwell & Karen Devries & Danielle Zionts & Jeanne L Alhusen & Jacquelyn Campbell, 2015. "Estimating the Effect of Intimate Partner Violence on Women’s Use of Contraception: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 10(2), pages 1-25, February.
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