Intimate partner violence and women's reproductive health

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is common among women. An estimated 30% of all women globally report having experienced physical or sexual violence by a husband, intimate partner or ex-partner. It is important for those working in reproductive health settings to be aware that sexual assault can occur in the context of relationships. IPV can also include reproductive and sexual coercion. Reproductive coercion includes behaviours that interfere with contraception use and/or pregnancy, while sexual coercion includes behaviours related to pressuring or coercing a person to have sex without using physical force.

Source: Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine - October 8, 2019 Category: OBGYN Authors: Janet Fanslow, Michelle R Wise, Joy Marriott Tags: Review Source Type: research