Domestic violence as a risk factor for maternal depression and neonatal outcomes: A hospital-based cohort study
Objectives: This study attempted to follow up a cohort of women who presented to a tertiary hospital to investigate the effect of domestic violence on maternal and neonatal outcomes. Materials and Methods: Women, between 26-34 weeks of gestation, attending the obstetrics outpatient department, were...
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doaj-94a1753be79a4c57bd5d587fd1e7ac5f2021-08-02T07:40:31ZengSAGE PublishingIndian Journal of Psychological Medicine0253-71762014-01-0136217918110.4103/0253-7176.130989Domestic violence as a risk factor for maternal depression and neonatal outcomes: A hospital-based cohort studyRida NongrumElsy ThomasJessie LionelKuruthukulangara S JacobObjectives: This study attempted to follow up a cohort of women who presented to a tertiary hospital to investigate the effect of domestic violence on maternal and neonatal outcomes. Materials and Methods: Women, between 26-34 weeks of gestation, attending the obstetrics outpatient department, were recruited and followed up until delivery. They were assessed at recruitment and after delivery using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, the Abuse Assessment Screen, and a pro forma to assess socio-demographic and clinical characteristics. Bivariate and multivariate statistics were employed to assess statistical significance. Results: One hundred and fifty women were recruited, 132 delivered in the hospital and were followed up. Domestic violence was associated with antenatal and postnatal depression, spouse′s insistence of a boy baby, medical complications during pregnancy, preterm delivery, and lower birth-weight. Conclusion: Domestic violence has a significant impact on maternal and neonatal outcomes. Screening for domestic violence and interventions should be part of all antenatal programs. India should also employ public health approaches to change its patriarchal culture.http://www.ijpm.info/article.asp?issn=0253-7176;year=2014;volume=36;issue=2;spage=179;epage=181;aulast=NongrumCohort designdomestic violenceIndiamaternal and neonatal outcomes |
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Domestic violence as a risk factor for maternal depression and neonatal outcomes: A hospital-based cohort study |
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Domestic violence as a risk factor for maternal depression and neonatal outcomes: A hospital-based cohort study |
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Domestic violence as a risk factor for maternal depression and neonatal outcomes: A hospital-based cohort study |
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Domestic violence as a risk factor for maternal depression and neonatal outcomes: A hospital-based cohort study |
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Domestic violence as a risk factor for maternal depression and neonatal outcomes: A hospital-based cohort study |
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domestic violence as a risk factor for maternal depression and neonatal outcomes: a hospital-based cohort study |
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Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine |
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Objectives: This study attempted to follow up a cohort of women who presented to a tertiary hospital to investigate the effect of domestic violence on maternal and neonatal outcomes. Materials and Methods: Women, between 26-34 weeks of gestation, attending the obstetrics outpatient department, were recruited and followed up until delivery. They were assessed at recruitment and after delivery using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, the Abuse Assessment Screen, and a pro forma to assess socio-demographic and clinical characteristics. Bivariate and multivariate statistics were employed to assess statistical significance. Results: One hundred and fifty women were recruited, 132 delivered in the hospital and were followed up. Domestic violence was associated with antenatal and postnatal depression, spouse′s insistence of a boy baby, medical complications during pregnancy, preterm delivery, and lower birth-weight. Conclusion: Domestic violence has a significant impact on maternal and neonatal outcomes. Screening for domestic violence and interventions should be part of all antenatal programs. India should also employ public health approaches to change its patriarchal culture. |
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Cohort design domestic violence India maternal and neonatal outcomes |
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