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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2023-06-01
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Series: | BMJ Open |
Online Access: | https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/13/6/e059236.full |