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Risk Factors for Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) During Pregnancy - Review from Pakistan

. Rizwana Timsal


Abstract

The stimulus to do this research is to identify the factors Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) that influence the pregnancy among woman in Pakistan. IPV during pregnancy is an important risk factor for adverse health outcomes for women and their offspring. However, the prevalence of IPV during pregnancy is not well understood in Pakistan. The study uses a systematic literature review (SLR) technique and in this regard, high-quality journal papers, and journal articles from the databases of Web of Science, JSTOR, Taylor and Francis, Emerald, Elsevier, and Springer are reviewed. Moreover, the study also uses the published books on this topic to identity the role of IPV factors on women during pregnancy in Pakistan. The research utilized the IPV model proposed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This study also applied patriarchal theory on violence during pregnancy among women in Pakistan. The SLR process yielded a substantial pool of 2219 studies, of which 24 studies were deemed relevant to this research topic. This selection comprises a balanced mix of quantitative and qualitative studies, allowing for a comprehensive examination of the risk factors associated with IPV during pregnancy in Pakistan. Findings from the review of articles indicate that unplanned pregnancy and the number of children is two major outcomes for experiencing IPV during pregnancy among Pakistan woman. The findings from this study will contribute to the existing body of knowledge by identifying the risk factors associated with IPV during pregnancy in the Pakistani context. The results can inform the development of targeted interventions, policies, and programs aimed at reducing the prevalence of IPV during pregnancy and mitigating its adverse health effects on women and their children. Ultimately, this research strives to promote the well-being and safety of pregnant women in Pakistan and empower them to make informed choices about their reproductive health.

Keywords: Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), Pregnancy, Pakistan, Women

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