Increased risk of miscarriage among women experiencing physical or sexual intimate partner violence during pregnancy in Guatemala City, Guatemala: cross-sectional study

Increased risk of miscarriage among women experiencing physical or sexual intimate partner violence during pregnancy in Guatemala City, Guatemala: cross-sectional study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Violence against women by their male intimate partners (IPV) during pregnancy may lead to negative pregnancy outcomes. We examined the role of IPV as a potential risk factor for miscarriage in Guatemala. Our objectives were: (1) To d...

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Main Authors: Hoch Jeffrey S, Samayoa Blanca E, Boivin Jean-François, Morales Rosa E, Johri Mira, Grazioso Carlos F, Barrios Matta Ingrid J, Sommen Cécile, Baide Diaz Eva L, Fong Hector R, Arathoon Eduardo G
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-07-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2393/11/49

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