Experiences of being screened for intimate partner violence during pregnancy: a qualitative study of women in Japan

Experiences of being screened for intimate partner violence during pregnancy: a qualitative study of women in Japan

Abstract Background Intimate partner violence (IPV) is physical, sexual or psychological violence by a current or former intimate partner. IPV threatens women’s health, and during pregnancy women are more vulnerable to violence. Therefore, IPV screening has been recommended during antenatal care; ho...

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Main Authors: Yaeko Kataoka, Mikiko Imazeki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Subjects:
Intimate partner violence
Pregnancy
Screening experience
Qualitative study
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12905-018-0566-4

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