Association between sexual violence and unintended pregnancy among married women in Zambia

Abstract Background One of the outcomes of sexual violence is unintended pregnancy. In Zambia, 15% of married women age 15—49 years had experienced sexual violence from their husband or partner. The prevalence of unintended pregnancies among women age 15—49 years has risen from 33% in 1992 to 38% in...

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Main Authors: Mwewa E. Kasonde, Bwalya Bupe Bwalya, Elizabeth T. Nyirenda, Chabila Christopher Mapoma, Milika Sikaluzwe, Kafiswe Chimpinde, Gloria I. Songolo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-13881-8