Increased risk of miscarriage among women experiencing physical or sexual intimate partner violence during pregnancy in Guatemala City, Guatemala: cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Hoch Jeffrey S (Author), Samayoa Blanca E (Author), Boivin Jean-François (Author), Morales Rosa E (Author), Johri Mira (Author), Grazioso Carlos F (Author), Barrios Matta Ingrid J (Author), Sommen Cécile (Author), Baide Diaz Eva L (Author), Fong Hector R (Author), Arathoon Eduardo G (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Violence against women by their male intimate partners (IPV) during pregnancy may lead to negative pregnancy outcomes. We examined the role of IPV as a potential risk factor for miscarriage in Guatemala. Our objectives were: (1) To d...