Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence and Associated Factors Among Antenatal Women: A Cross-Sectional Study

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is defined as any behaviour pattern observed in an intimate relationship that causes physical, mental, emotional, or sexual harm to one’s partner. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of IPV among pregnant women attending antenatal services. A non-experimental, descriptive survey was conducted involving pregnant women attending the OPD services at AIIMS Jodhpur. Data was collected through a self-administered questionnaire, comprising 200 pregnant women, of whom about 5.5% reported experiencing IPV. The majority (81%) reported physical violence and sexual abuse, 72.72% experienced a sense of threat and controlling behaviour from their partner, and 81% reported restricted access to antenatal care services. Further research should focus on identifying key factors affecting women and associated with IPV.