Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Helen Teweldebrhan Hailu, Wubegzier Mekonnen, Zenawi Hagos Gufue, Selamawit Gebreyohannes Weldegebriel, Berhe Dessalegn
Summary: This study aimed to identify the determinants of spontaneous abortion among women survivors of intimate partner violence during pregnancy in Adigrat General Hospital, Northern Ethiopia, in 2020. The study found that 54% of the violence survivors experienced any form of intimate partner violence, compared to 35% in the control group. The results indicated that experiencing any form of intimate partner violence, physical intimate partner violence, and a shorter inter-pregnancy interval were independent factors contributing to spontaneous abortion.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jillian Kyle
Summary: IPV has a significant and widespread impact on the lives of patients, affecting their health, mental well-being, finances, and future. Discussing IPV may be daunting, but with empathy, education, and support, healthcare providers can positively influence patient lives without requiring extensive time or resources.
MEDICAL CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
(2023)
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
Julie M. Kafka, Kathryn E. Moracco, Laurie M. Graham, Millan A. AbiNader, Mike Dolan Fliss, Ali Rowhani-Rahbar
Summary: This cross-sectional study examines intimate partner violence and its link to violent deaths in the United States between 2015 and 2019.
Review
Criminology & Penology
Emily Joan Smith, Beth A. Bailey, Ariel Cascio
Summary: Through a literature review, we found that the specific relationship between sexual coercion, IPV during pregnancy, and IPH is not well understood. We developed a conceptual model suggesting unintended pregnancies as both a risk factor for and a result of IPV, which may escalate to IPH. Descriptive statistics showed an inverse association between contraception access and IPH, with a 62% decline during the first 4 years of the CFPI. Improving reproductive agency, including enhancing contraception access and reducing unintended pregnancies, presents a valuable opportunity for clinicians and health systems to contribute to the reduction of both lethal and nonlethal IPV.
TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE
(2023)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Richard Thomas, George S. M. Dyer, Paul Tornetta, Hyesun Park, Rahul Gujrathi, Babina Gosangi, Jordan Lebovic, Najmo Hassan, Steven E. Seltzer, Kathryn M. Rexrode, Giles W. Boland, Mitchel B. Harris, Bharti Khurana
Summary: Upper extremity injuries in victims of intimate partner violence are most commonly seen in the hand and fingers. Fingers are the most common site of fracture and the medial hand is the most common region of fracture in the upper extremity in victims of intimate partner violence. In intimate partner violence victims with upper extremity injuries, concomitant injuries and subsequent injuries are most commonly seen in the head and neck region.
EUROPEAN RADIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Biological
Siwan Anderson
Summary: By strengthening female marital property rights, the incidence of IPV can be reduced, leading to increased condemnation of violence by women themselves, thus improving the issue of violence in marriage.
NATURE HUMAN BEHAVIOUR
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ryan L. Davies, Kylie Rice, Adam J. Rock
Summary: This systematic review investigates the relationship between helping behavior and self-care strategies with the intention to provide support, and proposes a model to understand the readiness of informal supporters to support survivors.
Article
Development Studies
Jorge M. Aguero
Summary: Stay-at-home policies intended to reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2 may lead to increased violence against women, as evidenced by a significant rise in calls to a domestic violence helpline in Peru following a nationwide lockdown. These findings highlight the need for policies to mitigate the negative impact of stay-at-home orders on women's safety.
Article
Surgery
Sharon L. Stein, Jonathan T. Bliggenstorfer, Asya Ofshteyn, Marion C. Henry, Patricia Turner, Barbara Bass, Celeste Hollands, Emily Steinhagen, Marie Crandall
Summary: This study surveyed 882 practicing surgeons and trainees, with 61% reporting experiencing behaviors consistent with intimate partner violence (IPV). Emotional abuse was the most common form of IPV, with a prevalence of 57.3%. Various risk factors including history of mental illness, alcohol use, and childhood abuse were associated with IPV among surgeons.
Article
Psychiatry
Shilan Caman, Joakim Sturup, Katarina Howner
Summary: Intimate partner violence against women is a global issue, and intimate partner femicide is an extreme manifestation of this problem. However, research on intimate partner femicide has been limited in Europe. This study aims to investigate the prevalence and types of mental disorders in perpetrators of intimate partner femicide and compare them with male-to-male homicide perpetrators, contributing to the existing literature.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tilahun B. Mossie, Haile Mekonnen Fenta, Meseret Tadesse, Animut Tadele
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the disparities in the prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and its associated factors in Sub-Saharan Africa. The study utilized National Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) data from 26 countries in the region with a total of 114,340 participants. The findings revealed that the prevalence of physical, emotional, and sexual IPV in Sub-Saharan Africa was 30.58%, 30.22%, and 12.6% respectively. At least one form of IPV was reported by 42.62% of the participants. Disparities were observed across countries and provinces within each country. Factors such as age, education level, decision-making participation, employment status, fear of the spouse, wealth index, having children, maternal literacy, and rural residence were found to influence the odds of IPV.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Business
Layla Branicki, Senia Kalfa, Alison Pullen, Stephen Brammer
Summary: Intimate partner violence (IPV) has a significant and wide-ranging impact on health, wellbeing, and employment opportunities for women. However, there is limited understanding of how organizations respond to IPV compared to other gender-related social issues.
JOURNAL OF BUSINESS ETHICS
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Seth J. Barishansky, Periel Shapiro, Gabrielle Meyman, Mary Ellen Pavone, Angela K. Lawson
Summary: Among US reproductive endocrinologists, approximately 40% believe that intimate partner violence assessment is very relevant to their work, while another 56% believe it may be relevant. Many respondents have good general knowledge of intimate partner violence, but only a small percentage are certain that their clinics have guidelines for IPV detection or management.
FERTILITY AND STERILITY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kellie R. Lynch, Dylan B. Jackson
Summary: This study found that in the context of intimate partner violence, having an abusive partner who owned a firearm was associated with worse physical health, while IPV involving firearms was not significantly related to physical health. The role firearms play goes beyond injuries and fatalities, impacting victim health negatively.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Kien Le, My Nguyen
Summary: This paper evaluates the impacts of armed conflict on intimate partner violence against women in Africa and finds that conflict-affected areas have higher rates of intimate partner violence. These findings highlight the importance of efforts to prevent and mitigate armed conflict in addressing intimate partner violence.
