Violence Against Women, Mother–Infant Bond and Child Behaviour: An Exploratory Path Analysis at IVAPSA Cohort

This study found that the violence experienced by women before and during pregnancy interferes negatively both in the mother's health and in the mother-child bond, and the weakened mother-child bond can positively explain the externalization problems for preschoolers. Early prevention and identification of the occurrence of violence against women could avoid negative outcomes for the mother-child bond and behavioural problems for preschool-aged children, as well as in their future life.