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Global
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
The association between domestic violence during pregnancy and low birth weight or prematurity.
Audi CA, Corrêa AM, Latorre MR, Santiago SM.  
J Pediatr (Rio J). 2008 Jan 22;84(1)
Abstract

Domestic violence against women in their childbearing years; A review of the literature.
O'reilly R.
Contemp Nurse. 2007 May;25(1-2):13-21.
Abstract

Violence against women and the perinatal period: the impact of lifetime violence and
abuse on pregnancy, postpartum, and breastfeeding.
Kendall-Tackett KA. 
Trauma Violence Abuse. 2007 Jul;8(3):344-53.
 Abstract
Africa
 
Kenya

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Domestic violence and prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV-1.
Kiarie JN, Farquhar C, Richardson BA, et al   
AIDS. 2006 Aug 22;20(13):1763-1769
Abstract
 
Nigeria

      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Prevalence of violence against pregnant women in Abeokuta, Nigeria.
Fawole AO, Hunyinbo KI, Fawole OI.
Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 2008 Aug;48(4):405-14.
 Abstract
 
Uganda

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Domestic violence during pregnancy and risk of low birthweight and maternal complications:
a prospective cohort study at Mulago Hospital, Uganda.
Kaye DK, Mirembe FM, Bantebya G, et al 
Trop Med Int Health. 2006 Oct;11(10):1576-84.
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Domestic violence as risk factor for unwanted pregnancy and induced abortion in
Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda.
Kaye DK, Mirembe FM, Bantebya G, et al  
Trop Med Int Health. 2006 Jan;11(1):90-101.
 Abstract
Asia
 

China

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Correlation between domestic violence in pregnancy and the levels of plasma amino acids and
cortisol in the neonates
Zhang Y, Zhang YL, Zou SH, et al
Zhonghua Nei Ke Za Zhi. 2008 Mar;47(3):209-12.
 Abstract
 
Correlates of In-Law Conflict and Intimate Partner Violence Against Chinese Pregnant Women in
Hong Kong.
Chan KL, Tiwari A, Fong DY, et al
 J Interpers Violence. 2008 Mar 31
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Influence of intimate partner violence during pregnancy and early postpartum
depressive symptoms on breastfeeding among chinese women in Hong Kong.
Lau Y, Chan KS. 
J Midwifery Womens Health. 2007 Mar-Apr;52(2):e15-20
 Abstract

Domestic violence against women seeking induced abortion in China.
Wu J, Guo S, Qu C.
Contraception. 2005 Aug;72(2):117-21.
 Abstract

A randomised controlled trial of empowerment training for Chinese abused
pregnant women in Hong Kong.
Tiwari A, Leung WC, Leung TW, et al
BJOG. 2005 Sep;112(9):1249-56.
 Abstract
 
Does pregnancy provide immunity from intimate partner abuse among Hong
Kong Chinese women?
Lau Y. 
oc Sci Med. 2005 Jul;61(2):365-77.
 Abstract
 
Domestic abuse on women in China before, during, and after pregnancy.
Guo SF, Wu JL, Qu CY, Yan RY.  
Chin Med J (Engl). 2004 Mar;117(3):331-6
Abstract
 
India
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
The prevalence of domestic violence in antenatal attendee's in a Delhi hospital.
Singh P, Rohtagi R, Soren S, et al
J Obstet Gynaecol. 2008 Apr;28(3):272-5.
 Abstract

The impact of intimate partner violence on women's reproductive health and pregnancy outcome.
Sarkar NN. 
J Obstet Gynaecol. 2008 Apr;28(3):266-71.
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Sexual violence among pregnant women in India.
Chhabra S  
J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 2008 Apr;34(2):238-41
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Malaysia
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  The prevalence of domestic violence against pregnant women in perak, malaysia.
Jahanfar S, Kamarudin EB, Sarpin MA, et al 
Arch Iran Med. 2007 Jul;10(3):376-278.
 Abstract
 
Thailand

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Intimate partner violence among pregnant thai women.
Thananowan N, Heidrich SM.  
Violence Against Women. 2008 May;14(5):509-27.
 Abstract
Australia/Pacific Islands
 
Australia

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
CONFERENCE PDF POSTER
 Depression and termination of pregnancy (induced abortion) in a national cohort of young
Australian women: the confounding effect of women's experience of violence.
Taft AJ, Watson LF. 
BMC Public Health. 2008 Feb 26;8(1):75
 Paper

Substance use, psychological distress and violence among pregnant and
breastfeeding Australian women.
Wallace C, Burns L, Gilmour S, Hutchinson D.  
Aust N Z J Public Health. 2007 Feb;31(1):51-6.
 Abstract
 
New Zealand

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Pregnancy outcomes and intimate partner violence in New Zealand.
Fanslow J, Silva M, Whitehead A, Robinson E. 
Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 2008 Aug;48(4):391-7
 Abstract
 
Violence during pregnancy: associations with pregnancy intendedness, pregnancy-related care,
and alcohol and tobacco use among a representative sample of New Zealand women.
Fanslow J, Silva M, Robinson E, Whitehead A.
Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 2008 Aug;48(4):398-404
 Abstract

Prevalence of family violence amongst women attending an abortion clinic in
New Zealand.
Whitehead A, Fanslow J.
 Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. 2005 Aug;45(4):321-4
 Abstract
Europe
 
Belgium

      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Domestic violence during pregnancy: survey of patients and healthcare providers.
Jeanjot I, Barlow P, Rozenberg S.  
J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2008 May;17(4):557-67.
Abstract

Disclosure and health-seeking behaviour following intimate partner violence before and
during pregnancy in Flanders, Belgium: A survey surveillance study.
Roelens K, Verstraelen H, Van Egmond K,  Temmerman M.
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2007 May 31;
Abstract
 
Portugal
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  The influence of length of marriage and fidelity status on perception of marital rape.
Munge BA, Pomerantz AM, Pettibone JC, Falconer JW.
J Interpers Violence. 2007 Oct;22(10):1332-9
 Abstract
 
United Kingdom

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Acknowledging a persistent truth: domestic violence in pregnancy.
Cook J, Bewley S. 
J R Soc Med. 2008 Jul;101(7):358-63.3.
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Domestic violence: prevalence in pregnant women and associations with physical and
psychological health.
Bacchus L, Mezey G, Bewley S.
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2004 Mar 15;113(1):6-11.
 Abstract

The prevalence of domestic violence in pregnant women.
Johnson JK, Haider F, Ellis K, et al 
BJOG 2003 Mar;110(3):272-5
 Abstract
 
Dating violence against adolescent girls and associated substance use, unhealthy
weight control,  sexual risk  behavior, pregnancy, and suicidality.
Silverman JG, Raj A, Mucci LA, Hathaway JE
JAMA 2001Aug 1;286(5):572-579
 Abstract 
Latin America/Caribbean
 
Bolivia

      Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters 
 
  Domestic violence among pregnant women with syphilis in Bolivia
C Diaz, , S Garcia,  R Revollo, et al
 (134 APHA)
 Abstract
 
Brazil
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Maternal care and breastfeeding experience of women suffering intimate partner violence.
Lourenço MA, Deslandes SF. 
Rev Saude Publica. 2008 Jul 11. pii:
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Detecting intimate partner violence during pregnancy: awareness-raising indicators for use by
Primary healthcare professionals.
Reichenheim ME, Patricio TF, Moraes CL.
Public Health. 2008 Jan 25
Abstract
Haiti
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Intimate partner and nonpartner violence against pregnant women in rural Haiti.
Small MJ, Gupta J, Frederic R, et al  
Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2008 Jul 31.
 Abstract
 
Mexico

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Health Behavior in Mexican Pregnant Women With a History of Violence.
Quelopana AM, Champion JD, Salazar BC. 
West J Nurs Res. 2008 Jul 24.
 Abstract
 
Abuse during pregnancy in Mexico City.
Diaz-Olavarrieta C, Paz F, Abuabara K
Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2007 Feb 15;
 Abstract

Prevalence and severity of domestic violence among pregnant women, Mexico
Castro R, Ru z A.
Rev Saude Publica. 2004 Feb;38(1):62-70
 Abstract
 
Nicaragua

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Violence against pregnant women: prevalence and characteristics. A population-
based study in Nicaragua.
Valladares E, Pena R, Persson LA, Hogberg U.
BJOG. 2005 Sep;112(9):1243-8.
Abstract
Middle East
 
Kyrgyzstan
 
     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters 
 
 
Role of reproductive health care providers in responding to domestic violence during the
period of pregnancy in Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia
AA Ahart
 (133 APHA)
 Abstract
 
 
Pakistan

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Spousal abuse during pregnancy in Karachi, Pakistan.
Farid M, Saleem S, Karim MS, Hatcher J.
Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2008 Feb 18
bstract

Intimate partner violence before and during pregnancy: experiences of postpartum
women in Karachi, Pakistan.
Fikree FF, Jafarey SN, Korejo R,et al 
J Pak Med Assoc. 2006 Jun;56(6):252-7.
Abstract
 
Saudi Arabia

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Prevalence and complications of physical violence during pregnancy.
Rachana C, Suraiya K, Hisham AS, Abdulaziz AM, Hai A
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2002 Jun 10;103(1):26-9
Abstract
 
Prevalence and complications of physical violence during pregnancy.
Rachana C, Suraiya K, Hisham AS, Abdulaziz AM, Hai A
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2002 Jun 10;103(1):26-9
Abstract
 
Turkey
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Prevalence of domestic violence during pregnancy in a Turkish community.
Deveci SE, Acik Y, Gulbayrak C, et al
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health. 2007 Jul;38(4):754-60
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North America: United States
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Current evidence on perinatal home visiting and intimate partner violence.
Sharps PW, Campbell J, Baty ML
J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 2008 Jul-Aug;37(4):480-91.
 Abstract
 
Physical injuries reported on hospital visits for assault during the pregnancy-associated period.
Nannini A, Lazar J, Berg C, et al 
Nurs Res. 2008 May-Jun;57(3):144-9
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Intimate partner violence and its implication for pregnancy.
Chambliss LR 
Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Jun;51(2):385-97.
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A WEEK IN REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
Gang Exposure and Pregnancy Incidence among Female Adolescents in San Francisco:
Evidence for the Need to Integrate Reproductive Health with Violence Prevention Efforts.
Minnis AM, Moore JG, Doherty IA, et al  
Am J Epidemiol. 2008 Feb 27
Abstract
 
Intimate Partner Violence and Miscarriage: Examination of the Role of Physical and
Psychological Abuse and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.
Morland LA, Leskin GA, Block CR, et al
 J Interpers Violence. 2008 Feb 13
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A WEEK IN REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
 Prostitute homicides: a descriptive study.
Salfati CG, James AR, Ferguson L. 
J Interpers Violence. 2008 Apr;23(4):505-43
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Intimate partner violence, depression, and PTSD among pregnant Latina women.
Rodriguez MA, Heilemann MV, Fielder E, et al  
Ann Fam Med. 2008 Jan-Feb;6(1):44-52.
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Partner Violence Among Women Before, During, and After Pregnancy Multiple
Opportunities for Intervention.
Macy RJ, Martin SL, Kupper LL, et al
Womens Health Issues. 2007 Jul 27;
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Brief detection and co-occurrence of violence, depression and alcohol risk in prenatal care
settings.
Flynn HA, Walton MA, Chermack ST, et al  
Arch Womens Ment Health. 2007 Jun 28;
Abstract
 
Intimate partner violence and the childbearing year: maternal and infant health consequences.
Sharps PW, Laughon K, Giangrande SK.
Trauma Violence Abuse. 2007 Apr;8(2):105-16.
Abstract
 
Pregnancy-associated violent deaths: the role of intimate partner violence.
Martin SL, Macy RJ, Sullivan K, Magee ML.
Trauma Violence Abuse. 2007 Apr;8(2):135-48.
Abstract
 
Pregnancy following partner rape: what we know and what we need to know.
McFarlane J.
Trauma Violence Abuse. 2007 Apr;8(2):127-34.
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Sexual abuse and breastfeeding.
Klingelhafer SK .
J Hum Lact. 2007 May;23(2):194-7.
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Intimate Partner Violence During Pregnancy: Incidence and Associated Health Behaviors in
a Rural Population.
Bailey BA, Daugherty RA.
Matern Child Health J. 2007 Feb 24
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Intimate partner violence around the time of pregnancy: association with breastfeeding behavior.
Silverman JG, Decker MR, Reed E, Raj A.
J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2006 Oct;15(8):934-40.
 Abstract
 
Intimate partner violence victimization prior to and during pregnancy among women
residing in 26 U.S. states: associations with maternal and neonatal health.
Silverman JG, Decker MR, Reed E, Raj A. et al 
Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2006 Jul;195(1):140-8.
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Physical and Sexual Violence During Pregnancy and After Delivery: A Prospective Multistate
Study of Women With or at Risk for HIV Infection.
Koenig LJ, Whitaker DJ, Royce RA, et al
Am J Public Health. 2006 May 2;
Abstract
 
A Comparison of Maternal Interview and Medical Record Ascertainment of Violence among Women
who had Poor Pregnancy Outcomes.
Fried LE, Aschengrau A, Cabral H, Amaro H.
Matern Child Health J. 2006 Jun 27;
Abstract
 
Postpartum mothers' disclosure of abuse, role, and conflict.
Ulrich YC, McKenna LS, King C, et al 
Health Care Women Int. 2006 Apr;27(4):324-43.
Abstract

Pregnancy-associated death: a qualitative systematic review of homicide and suicide.
Shadigian E, Bauer ST.  
Obstet Gynecol Surv. 2005 Mar;60(3):183-90. R
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Women's Views of Prenatal Violence Screening: Acceptability and Confidentiality Issues.
Renker PR, Tonkin P.
Obstet Gynecol. 2006 Feb;107(2):348-54.
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Intimate partner violence and women's depression before and during pregnancy.
Martin SL, Li Y, Casanueva C, Harris-Britt A, et al
Violence Against Women. 2006 Mar;12(3):221-39.
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Exposure to violence among substance-dependent pregnant women and their children.
Velez ML, Montoya ID, Jansson LM 
J Subst Abuse Treat. 2006 Jan;30(1):31-8.
Abstract
 
Family support and mental health in pregnant women experiencing interpersonal
partner violence: an analysis of ethnic differences.
Jones SM, Bogat GA, Davidson WS 2nd
Am J Community Psychol. 2005 Sep;36(1-2):97-108.
Abstract
 
Screening for partner violence during pregnancy.
Shadigian EM, Bauer ST. 
Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2004 Mar;84(3):273-80
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Describing abuse of pregnant women and their healthcare workers in rural Appalachia.
Denham SA.
MCN Am J Matern Child Nurs. 2003 Jul-Aug;28(4):264-9
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Intimate partner violence and adverse pregnancy outcomes: A population-based study.
Janssen PA, Holt VL, Sugg NK, et al.
Am J Obstet Gynecol 2003 May;188(5):1341-7
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  The effects of domestic violence during pregnancy on maternal and infant health.
Huth-Bocks AC, Levendosky AA, Bogat GA.
Violence Vict 2002 Apr;17(2):169-85     
Abstract
   
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Violence during pregnancy among women with or at risk for HIV infection .
Koenig LJ, Whitaker DJ, Royce RA, et al  
Am J Public Health 2002 Mar;92(3):367-70
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  Provider evaluation of a multifaceted system of care to improve recognition and 
management of pregnant women experiencing domestic violence.
Zachary MJ, Schechter CB, Kaplan M 
Womens Health Issues 2002 Jan-Feb;12(1):5-15
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  Women living with HIV: disclosure, violence, and social support.
Gielen AC, Fogarty L, O'Campo P,  et al.
Urban Health 2000 Sep;77(3):480-91 
Abstract 
   
  Women's lives after an HIV-positive diagnosis: disclosure and violence.
Gielen AC, McDonnell KA, Burke, et al
 Matern Child Health J 2000 Jun;4(2):111-20 
Abstract
   
  The effects of physical abuse on pregnancy outcomes in a low-risk obstetric
population.
Jagoe J, Magann EF, Chauhan SP, Morrison JC
Am J Obstet Gynecol 2000 May;182(5):1067-9
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        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters 

 
Domestic Violence and Low Birth Weight and Preterm Birth in Los Angeles County:
Preliminary findings from 2007 Los Angeles Mommy and Baby Survey (LAMB)
N Schneider, DE Ramos, R Golden , et al 
(136 APHA)
 Abstract
 
Intimate partner violence and depression in a population of pregnant African American residents
of the District of Columbia: A risky combination
M Kiely, MN El-Khorazaty, M Gantz
(136 APHA)
 Abstract
 
Intimate Partner Violence and Self-Reported Postpartum Depressive Symptoms
C Williams  
(136 APHA)
 Abstract
 
Perinatal violence and perversion and a role for public health
M Durfee
 (134 APHA)
 Abstract
 
Social contexts (neighborhood and family) and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) among
low-income pregnant women: Multilevel analysis
Q Li,  R Kirby,  R Sigler, et al
 (134 APHA)
 Abstract
 
Violence toward pregnant women by alcohol and other drug using intimate partners
J Moraros,L K. Olsen,  Y Bird
 (133 APHA)
 Abstract
 
Partner violence before, during, and after pregnancy: Multiple opportunities for intervention
RJ Macy, SL Martin, C Casanueva, et al
 (133 APHA)
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Pregnancy intendedness and violence around pregnancy: A study in an Italian city
C Lucchetta, P Romito, JM Turan,  F Scrimin
 (133 APHA)
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Risk of intimate partner homicide: Does it change with pregnancy?
Michele R. Decker MR,  Martin SL, Moracco KE.
(130 APHA)
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