Intimate partner violence during pregnancy: a large-scale survey of pregnant women in Da Nang City, Vietnam

Introduction: Intimate partner violence during pregnancy (p-IPV) is a significant public health concern and a severe violation of human rights, leading to numerous adverse health outcomes for women and children. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1235 pregnant women living with their husbands in Da Nang City, Vietnam. We used the Revised Conflict Tactics Scales (CTS2) to assess p-IPV. Results: The prevalence of p-IPV was 32.9%, of which psychological violence at 26.9%, physical violence at 14.7%, and sexual violence at 12.5%. Chracteristics of partners (Education level occupation, alcohol use), and social support were found to be significantly associated with p-IPV. Conclusions: Pregnant women experience p-IPV exhibit a high prevalent. Our findings contribute to providing evidence in implementing programs that enable pregnant women to identify and seek help for p-IPV.