Title: A systematic review of African studies on intimate partner violence against pregnant women : prevalence and risk factors

Authors: Shamu, Simukai

Place: [San Francisco, CA etc.

Publisher: Public library of science] (PLoS)

Year: 2011

Journal: PLoS one

Volume: Vol. 6, Issue 3

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Subject: Maternal Health – Lessons Learned

Keywords: maternal welfare, maternal health services, violence, pregnancy, africa

Abstract: \\sl276\\slmult1The prevalence of IPV among pregnant women in Africa is one of the highest reported globally. This points to the importance of further research to both better understand IPV and feed into interventions in reproductive health services to prevent and minimize the impact of such violence.

URL: http://www.preventgbvafrica.org/sites/default/files/resources/A_systematic_review_of_African_studies_on_intimate.pdf

Document type: E-article