Psychological experiences and needs of perinatal women experiencing intimate partner violence: a qualitative meta-synthesis

Perinatal women are prone to various forms of violence. This can lead to severe physical and psychological trauma as well as adverse pregnancy outcomes. Medical healthcare personnel should be trained to identify violent behaviors. Appropriate communication skills should be employed to expose intimate relationship violence. Training in skills such as parenting and psychological counseling should be provided to perinatal women. Social support organizations should offer economic, policy, legal and psychological assistance to perinatal women.