Women's Health
Findings from M.T. Perales and co-authors provide new insights into women's health
Published in Women's Health Weekly, March 5th, 2009
Data detailed in 'Prevalence, types, and pattern of intimate partner violence among pregnant women in Lima, Peru' have been presented. "This study assesses the prevalence, types, and pattern of intimate partner violence (IPV) during lifetime and current pregnancy for 2,392 women in Lima, Peru. The reported lifetime prevalence of any IPV (physical, sexual, or emotional) is 45.1%," scientists in Lima, Peru report.
"For women who experienced abuse, the prevalence of lifetime physical, emotional, and sexual IPV is 34.2%, 28.4%, and 8.7%, respectively. Older (>/=30 years), unmarried, employed, and economically disadvantaged women and those with little education are more...
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