Association of intimate partner violence during pregnancy, prenatal depression, and adverse birth outcomes in Wuhan, China

Honghui Yu; Xueyan Jiang; Wei Bao; Guifeng Xu; Rong Yang; Min Shen

doi:10.1186/s12884-018-2113-6

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Association of intimate partner violence during pregnancy, prenatal depression, and adverse birth outcomes in Wuhan, China

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Association of intimate partner violence during pregnancy, prenatal depression, and adverse birth outcomes in Wuhan, China

Honghui Yu, Xueyan Jiang, Wei Bao, Guifeng Xu, Rong Yang and Min Shen

BMC pregnancy and childbirth, Vol.18(1), pp.469-469

12/03/2018

DOI: 10.1186/s12884-018-2113-6

PMCID: PMC6276257

PMID: 30509253

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Abstract

Intimate partner violence (IPV) among pregnant women constitutes a global public health problem and a potential risk factor for adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. The present study aimed to examine the associations among IPV during pregnancy, prenatal depression, and adverse birth outcomes in Wuhan, China. A cross-sectional study was performed from April 2013 to March 2014 in Wuhan, China. Sociodemographic characteristics, IPV during pregnancy, and depressive symptoms during pregnancy were assessed in the third trimester of pregnancy. Birth outcomes were collected after delivery using medical records. Chi-square tests and logistic regression analysis were used to examine the association between IPV and prenatal depression, as well as the association between IPV combined with prenatal depression and adverse birth outcomes. After adjustment for covariates, there was a statistically significant association between IPV during pregnancy and prenatal depression (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 2.50, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.60-3.90). IPV during pregnancy (aOR = 1.67, 95% CI: 1.08-2.56) and prenatal depression (aOR = 1.72, 95% CI: 1.11-2.68) were significantly associated with adverse birth outcomes. Women experiencing psychological abuse had a significantly higher odds of prenatal depression (aOR = 2.04, 95% CI: 1.19-3.49) and of adverse birth outcomes (aOR = 2.13, 95% CI: 1.08-2.58), compared with women who did not experience IPV and prenatal depression. IPV during pregnancy and prenatal depression were significantly associated with adverse birth outcomes, after adjustment for socio-demographic and behavior factors. The findings suggest that early recognition of IPV and prenatal depression during antenatal care may protect pregnant women and improve birth outcomes.

Infant, Low Birth Weight

Congenital Abnormalities - epidemiology

Depression - epidemiology

Cross-Sectional Studies

Humans

Logistic Models

Intimate Partner Violence - statistics & numerical data

China - epidemiology

Premature Birth - epidemiology

Pregnancy

Young Adult

Stillbirth - epidemiology

Adult

Female

Depressive Disorder - epidemiology

Odds Ratio

Asphyxia Neonatorum - epidemiology

Infant, Newborn

Pregnancy Complications - epidemiology

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Title: Subtitle: Association of intimate partner violence during pregnancy, prenatal depression, and adverse birth outcomes in Wuhan, China
Creators: Honghui Yu - Department of Anesthesiology, Tongji Hospital affiliated Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
Xueyan Jiang - Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
Wei Bao - Department of Epidemiology, College of Public Health, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
Guifeng Xu - Center for Disabilities and Development, University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA
Rong Yang - Wuhan Children's Hospital (Wuhan Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital), Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Wuhan, 430015, China
Min Shen - Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China. shenmin@hust.edu.cn
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: BMC pregnancy and childbirth, Vol.18(1), pp.469-469
DOI: 10.1186/s12884-018-2113-6
PMID: 30509253
PMCID: PMC6276257
NLM abbreviation: BMC Pregnancy Childbirth
ISSN: 1471-2393
eISSN: 1471-2393
Publisher: England
Grant note: 2013CFB125 / The Natural and Science Foundation of Hubei Province
Language: English
Date published: 12/03/2018
Academic Unit: Stead Family Department of Pediatrics; Epidemiology; Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center
Record Identifier: 9983995048702771

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