Physical violence during pregnancy in sub-Saharan Africa: why it matters and who are most susceptible?

Objective The study assessed the prevalence of physical violence against pregnant women and its associated factors in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).Design We analysed cross-sectional data of 108971 women in sexual unions from the most recent Demographic and Health Surveys of 26 countries in SSA. The pred...

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Main Authors: Sanni Yaya, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah, Abdul-Aziz Seidu, Eugene Budu, Richard Gyan Aboagye, James Boadu Frimpong, John Elvis Hagan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2023-06-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/13/6/e059236.full