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Shocking New Data Reveals Hidden Dangers for Pregnant Women: What Every Practitioner Needs to Know!

Shocking New Data Reveals Hidden Dangers for Pregnant Women: What Every Practitioner Needs to Know!

Introduction

The perinatal period, encompassing pregnancy and the first year postpartum, is a critical time for women and their families. However, it also represents a period of heightened vulnerability to intimate partner violence (IPV). The recent narrative literature review titled Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence Among Intimate Partners During the Perinatal Period: A Narrative Literature Review sheds light on the prevalence and associated factors of IPV during this time. This blog aims to help practitioners improve their skills by implementing the outcomes of this research or by encouraging further investigation.

Understanding the Prevalence of IPV During the Perinatal Period

The review analyzed 86 studies, revealing that IPV prevalence during pregnancy ranges from 1.5% to 66.9%, while postpartum rates range from 2% to 58%. Psychological violence was found to be the most prevalent form of IPV throughout the perinatal period. These findings highlight the critical need for practitioners to be vigilant and proactive in identifying and addressing IPV among their patients.

Key Associated Factors

Several risk factors were identified at different levels:

Implications for Practitioners

Practitioners should consider the following actions to improve outcomes for their patients:

Encouraging Further Research

While the review provides valuable insights, further research is needed to explore the motivations and context of bidirectional IPV during the perinatal period. Understanding these dynamics can help develop more effective intervention strategies. Practitioners are encouraged to contribute to this growing body of research by documenting their observations and outcomes.

Conclusion

IPV during the perinatal period is a significant public health issue with far-reaching consequences for women and their families. By staying informed and proactive, practitioners can play a crucial role in mitigating these risks and promoting healthier outcomes. To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence Among Intimate Partners During the Perinatal Period: A Narrative Literature Review.


Citation: Mojahed, A., Alaidarous, N., Kopp, M., Pogarell, A., Thiel, F., & Garthus-Niegel, S. (2021). Prevalence of intimate partner violence among intimate partners during the perinatal period: A narrative literature review. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 12, 601236. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.601236
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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