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Domestic Violence against Pregnant Women in Ofla District, Tigray, Ethiopia

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Girmay Adhena*, and Lemessa Oljira

Background: Domestic violence against women is widely recognized as a serious human right issue, and an important public health problem with its substantial consequences of physical, mental, sexual, and reproductive health issues around the globe. Even though its consequences are high during pregnancy, little is known about domestic violence in Ethiopia. This study assessed domestic violence among married pregnant women in Ofla District, Tigray, Ethiopia. Methods: Institutional based cross-sectional study was conducted among 476 married pregnant women in public health facilities of Ofla, Tigray, Ethiopia. Study participants were selected using a systematic random sampling technique. Pretested, structured, and face to face data collection was done using a standardized World Health Organi... view more»

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