Intimate partner violence against women in Ethiopia and its association with unintended pregnancy: a national cross-sectional survey

Tenaw Yimer Tiruye (), Melissa L. Harris (), Catherine Chojenta (), Elizabeth Holliday () and Deborah Loxton ()
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Tenaw Yimer Tiruye: Debre Markos University
Melissa L. Harris: University of Newcastle
Catherine Chojenta: University of Newcastle
Elizabeth Holliday: University of Newcastle
Deborah Loxton: University of Newcastle

International Journal of Public Health, 2020, vol. 65, issue 9, No 17, 1657-1667

Abstract: Abstract Objectives To investigate the association between intimate partner violence (IPV) and unintended pregnancy among women in Ethiopia. Methods A retrospective analysis of nationally representative data was conducted among 2969 married women of reproductive age (15–49 years). Logistic regression models were used to estimate the association of IPV with the outcome variable. Results Unintended pregnancy was reported by 26.5% of women. About 36% of participants reported having ever experienced IPV (a composite measure of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse) and 56% had experienced at least one act of partner controlling behaviour. After controlling for potential confounders, a significant association was observed between IPV and unintended pregnancy (AOR 1.39, 95% CI 1.05, 1.85) and between multiple acts of partner controlling behaviours and unintended pregnancy (AOR 1.57, 95% CI 1.16, 2.14). Conclusions In Ethiopia, which has a high fertility rate (4.6 children per woman) and low use of contraception (36%), IPV including partner controlling behaviour further contributes to the problem of unintended pregnancy. Reproductive health programs should be sensitive to the relational aspects of fertility control and incorporate IPV interventions into reproductive health services.

Keywords: Intimate partner violence; Partner controlling behaviour; Unintended pregnancy; Demographic and health survey; Ethiopia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1007/s00038-020-01510-3

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