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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
immunology and microbiology
Domestic violence as risk factor for unwanted pregnancy and induced abortion in Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
Tropical Medicine and International Health, Volume 11, No. 1, Year 2006
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OBJECTIVE: To compare pregnancy intention and domestic violence among women with induced and spontaneous abortion. METHOD: Case-control study in Mulago Hospital, Uganda, from September 2003 to June 2004 of 942 women seeking post-abortion care. Direct inquiry, records review and clinical examination identified 333 with induced abortion (cases) and 609 with spontaneous abortion (controls), who were compared regarding socio-demographic characteristics, contraceptive use, domicile (rural or urban, nuclear or extended families), pregnancy intention, household decision-making and domestic violence. Data was analysed with EPI-INFO and STATA, using Student t-test and analysis of variance for continuous and chi-square for categorical variables. Stratified and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to adjust for confounding and interaction at the 95% confidence level. RESULTS: Cases significantly differed from controls as they were younger or more often single; had lower parity and education, less household decision-making and fewer living children. They were similar to controls (P > 0.05) regarding employment, spouse's age, years spent in marital relationship and domicile. Cases more frequently (P < 0.001) had mistimed, unplanned or unwanted pregnancy at conception and presentation. Cases were more likely to have a recent history of domestic violence (physical, sexual or psychological) [OR: 18.7 (95%CI: 11.2-31.0)] after adjusting for age, pregnancy intention and marital status. CONCLUSION: Domestic violence is a risk factor for unwanted pregnancy and induced abortion among women seeking post-abortion care. © 2006 Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
Authors & Co-Authors
Kaye, Dan Kabonge
Uganda, Kampala
School of Medicine, Makerere University College of Health Sciences
Sweden, Stockholm
Karolinska Institutet
Mirembe, Florence Maureen
Uganda, Kampala
School of Medicine, Makerere University College of Health Sciences
Bantebya, Grace Kyomuhendo
Uganda, Kampala
Makerere University
Johansson, Annika
Sweden, Stockholm
Karolinska Institutet
Ekström, Anna Mia
Sweden, Stockholm
Karolinska Institutet
Statistics
Citations: 96
Authors: 5
Affiliations: 3
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1111/j.1365-3156.2005.01531.x
ISSN:
13602276
e-ISSN:
13653156
Research Areas
Cancer
Health System And Policy
Maternal And Child Health
Sexual And Reproductive Health
Violence And Injury
Study Design
Case-Control Study
Study Approach
Quantitative
Study Locations
Uganda
Participants Gender
Female