Partner violence, depression and loneliness in pregnant women living in rural and urban areas; [Kırsal ve kentsel alanda yaşayan gebelerin depresyon, yalnızlık ve şiddete maruz kalma durumları]

Kapan M.; Yanıkkerem E.

Partner violence, depression and loneliness in pregnant women living in rural and urban areas; [Kırsal ve kentsel alanda yaşayan gebelerin depresyon, yalnızlık ve şiddete maruz kalma durumları]

Date

2016

Authors

Kapan M.

Yanıkkerem E.

Publisher

Gulhane Military Medical Academy

Abstract

Aim: Partner violence during pregnancy has been recognized as an important health/human right issue and is associated with adverse health consequences for both fetus and woman. The aim of the study was to investigate partner violence, depression and loneliness in pregnant women living in rural and urban areas of Turkey. Methods: This study was performed with pregnant women recruited from those making an appointment for antenatal care at two hospitals between September 2012 and February 2013 (n=600). The questionnaire contained questions about women’s characteristics, Domestic Violence against Women Determination Scale, Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and UCLA Loneliness Scale. Chi-square, parametric (t-test and ANOVA), non-parametric (Mann– Whitney U-test and Kruskal–Wallis test for n <30), and Pearson’s correlation test were used to evaluate for data. Results: Women who exposed to partner violence and had depressive symptoms during pregnancy were less educated, had low income levels, were unemployed, lived in rural areas or in slums, stayed in the same house with five or more people, had lower educated husband, had been married for 6-10 years, got married twice or more, had unsatisfied with marital life, had chronic disease, were multiparous, had more children, had miscarriage, desired male baby, had unplanned pregnancy, exposure to partner violence before pregnancy. The variables with a significant association to loneliness were: young age, husband who had lower education, having low income, lived in rural area, multiparity, having more children and having chronic disease. Conclusions: Women who experienced partner violence during pregnancy were more likely to report depressive symptoms and loneliness. Early diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of the women are important for improvi ng women’s health. © GATA.