title: Prevalence and correlates of intimate partner violence against HIV-seropositive pregnant women in a Nigerian population.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To evaluate the prevalence and correlates of intimate partner violence among HIV-positive pregnant Nigerian women.
  
  
  METHODS
  Cross-sectional study using an anonymous semi-structured interviewer-administered questionnaire.
  
  
  METHODS
  The antenatal clinic at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Nigeria, from June 2008 to December 2009.
  
  
  METHODS
  305 HIV-positive women receiving antenatal care.
  
  
  METHODS
  An anonymous semi-structured World Health Organization modified questionnaire that elicited information on the experiences of intimate partner violence, was administered to the women by trained female interviewers.
  
  
  METHODS
  Prevalence, pattern and risk factors associated with experiencing intimate partner violence.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The prevalence of intimate partner violence among the women was 32.5%, with psychological violence being the most common form of violence reported (27.5%) and physical violence the least reported (5.9%). Identified risk factors for experiencing violence were multiparity (Odds ratio 9.4; CI 1.23-71.33), respondents with an HIV-positive child (Odds ratio 9.2; CI 4.53-18.84), experience of violence before they were diagnosed HIV-positive (Odds ratio 44.4; 10.33-190.42) and women with partners without post-secondary education (Odds ratio 2.3; CI 1.40-3.91).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Intimate partner violence is a prevalent public health problem among HIV-infected pregnant women in our community and it may hinder efforts to scale up prevention of mother-child transmission programs, especially in developing countries. Screening for intimate partner violence to identify abused women should be incorporated into these programs to offer these women optimal care.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. ezemichael75@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Michael C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Ezeanochie
authors.forename: Biodun N
authors.initials: BN
authors.lastname: Olagbuji
authors.forename: Adedapo B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Ande
authors.forename: Weyinmi E
authors.initials: WE
authors.lastname: Kubeyinje
authors.forename: Friday E
authors.initials: FE
authors.lastname: Okonofua
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D018585:Battered Women / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004522:Educational Status; D005260:Female; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006801:Humans; D016015:Logistic Models; D009549:Nigeria / Q000453:epidemiology; D016017:Odds Ratio; D010298:Parity; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000453:epidemiology*; D037841:Pregnant People / Q000523:psychology; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires