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The Effects of Intimate Partner Violence on Children’s Health Outcomes in Egypt

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  • Marina Hesham

    (Cairo University)

  • Ariane Dupont-Kieffer

    (University of Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne)

  • Racha Ramadan

    (Cairo University)

Abstract

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is the most widespread form of violence against women globally, affecting roughly one in three women. Although its direct consequences for women’s health and well-being are well established, much less is known about how IPV affects the next generation. This study investigates the relationship between various forms of IPV and health outcomes among children under the age of five in Egypt, where mothers are the main caregivers. Drawing on nationally representative data from the 2014 Egyptian Demographic and Health Survey (DHS), we explore the effects of IPV on three key child health indicators: birth weight, morbidity, and nutritional status. To mitigate selection bias, we apply Propensity Score Matching (PSM) methods. The results reveal that exposure to IPV during pregnancy leads to significantly lower birth weights. Moreover, children of mothers who experience IPV face higher risks of illness and worse nutritional outcomes, particularly an increased likelihood of wasting.

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  • Marina Hesham & Ariane Dupont-Kieffer & Racha Ramadan, 2025. "The Effects of Intimate Partner Violence on Children’s Health Outcomes in Egypt," Working Papers 1795, Economic Research Forum, revised 20 Sep 2025.
    • Handle: RePEc:erg:wpaper:1795
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