Neonatal, infant, and child mortality among women exposed to intimate partner violence in East Africa: a multi-country analysis

Abstract Background Most neonatal, infant, and child deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where incidence of intimate partner violence (IPV) is highest in the world. Despite these facts, research regarding whether the two are associated is limited. The main objective was to exam...

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Main Authors: Peter Memiah, Tristi Bond, Yvonne Opanga, Caroline Kingori, Courtney Cook, Michelle Mwangi, Nyawira Gitahi-Kamau, Deus Mubangizi, Kevin Owuor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-019-0867-2