Interpersonal violence against women and maternity care in Migori County, Kenya: evidence from a cross-sectional survey

• Main Authors: Sophie K. Schellhammer (Author), Joseph R. Starnes (Author), Sandra Mudhune (Author), Lou Goore (Author), Lauren Marlar (Author), Samuel Oyugi (Author), Jane Wamae (Author), Constance S. Shumba (Author), Ash Rogers (Author), Julius Mbeya (Author), Beffy Vill (Author), Angeline S. Otieno (Author), Richard G. Wamai (Author), Lawrence P. O. Were (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundInterpersonal violence (IPV) is an issue of major public health concern, with 24% of Kenyan women reporting physical violence perpetrated by a current husband or partner. IPV has profound impacts on physical and mental health outcomes, particularly for pregnant women; it has been found to...