Woman abuse and pregnancy outcome among women in Khoram Abad, Islamic Republic of Iran
(East. Mediterr. health j).
in English
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ABSTRACT
We carried out a descriptive analysis on the pregnancy outcome in 313 pregnant women [153 abused, 160 non-abused]. Abuse was statistically significantly correlated with mean weight gain during pregnancy, mean frequency of the prenatal care, prolonged labour [dystocia], premature rupture of membrane, low mean birth weight and mean gestational age at birth. Given the high likelihood that a woman will access health care services during her pregnancy, physicians providing prenatal care are in a strategic position to screen for partner abuse
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Collection:
Databases of international organizations
Health context:
SDG3 - Target 3.1 Reduce Maternal Mortality
Health problem:
Maternal Care
Database:
WHO IRIS
Main subject:
Prenatal Care
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Spouse Abuse
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Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture
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Pregnancy Outcome
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Weight Gain
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Battered Women
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Dystocia
Language:
English
Journal:
East. Mediterr. health j
Year:
2009
