Violence during pregnancy: Measurement issues

T.J. Ballard, L.E. Saltzman, J.A. Gazmararian, A.M. Spitz, S. Lazorick and J.S. Marks

American Journal of Public Health, 1998, vol. 88, issue 2, 274-276

Abstract: Objectives. Standardized quantitative methods are needed to study occurence and timing of violence in relation to pregnancy and to to study the context in which pregnancy-related violence occurs. Methods. Data from three published studies of prevalence of violence during pregnancy are used to illustrate ways to measure the association of violence-in relation to pregnancy. Results. Four patterns of violence in relation to pregnancy are identified, and related research issues are discussed. Also, 2 population- base surveys that address the suggestion presented here are discussed. Conclusions. Better measurement of the association between violence and pregnancy will facilitate development of data-base prevention and intervention programs.

Date: 1998
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