Reproductive coercion, intimate partner violence, and pregnancy risk among adolescent women with a history of foster care involvement

Morgan E. PettyJohn, Taylor A. Reid, Elizabeth Miller, Katherine W. Bogen and Heather L. McCauley

Children and Youth Services Review, 2021, vol. 120, issue C

Abstract: The current study is the first to explore the prevalence of reproductive coercion among adolescent women currently or previously involved in the U.S. foster care system. Reproductive coercion (RC), a form of intimate partner violence (IPV) involving exertion of power over a partner by controlling their reproductive health and decision making, is a significant public health concern. Existing research on RC has primarily been conducted in either healthcare settings or on college campuses. Foster youth are disproportionately impacted by both adolescent pregnancy and interpersonal violence. RC may contribute to this elevated risk.

Keywords: Reproductive coercion; Violence; Pregnancy; Health; Youth aging out of foster care (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.105731

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