Prevalence and correlates of reproductive coercion in the months before pregnancy: cross-sectional findings from pregnant women in Ethiopia

In Ethiopia, many women experience RC before pregnancy. Having two or more children and more than a secondary education are protective against RC. Risk factors for the most severe forms of RC include residing in Amhara, greater household wealth, cohabitation, and previous marriage or cohabitating relationships. Findings highlight the need for targeted interventions that address modifiable factors in high-risk populations and settings, such as engaging boys and men to prevent RC, and integrating RC response into pregnancy care to enhance women's reproductive autonomy.