Experience of domestic violence in pregnancy and the proffered solutions in a Nigerian teaching hospital
Domestic violence in pregnancy remains prevalent in Enugu, Nigeria with emotional abuse being most frequent. The reliance on prayer or resignation as "solutions" reflects deep-rooted cultural and religious influences. Routine screening during antenatal care, coupled with culturally sensitive counseling, referral pathways, and community-based interventions, is urgently needed to address the burden and prevent associated complications.
Authors
- Chidinma Ifechi Onwuka
- Henry C. Nnaji
- Emeka Ifeanyi Iloghalu
- Chidozie Ifechi Onwuka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9509-9581)
- Godwin Ugonna Odoh
- Euzebus Chinonye Ezugwu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1060-1980)
- Emmanuel Onyebuchi Ugwu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3342-434X)
- Okechukwu Chidiebere Ifebi
- Peter Chukwudi Udealor
- Emmanuel Obiora Izuka
- Ifeanyi Emmanuel Menuba
- Anthony Victor Nweze
Institutions
- University of Nigeria (NG)
- University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (NG)
- King Khalid University (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
- Published
- 2025-10-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.70571
- Primary Topic
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00