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Loghman Ebrahimi, Maryam Mohamadlou,
Volume 9, Issue 2 (9-2019)
Abstract
Background: The World Health Organization has declared domestic violence against women as an important health priority.
Objectives: This study aimed to identify the psychological, familial, and social consequences of domestic violence against women who referred to health centers in Zanjan province.
Methods: The present study was conducted using a qualitative approach and the grounded theory method. In addition, the purposeful sampling technique was performed among married women who were subjected to violence and referred to the health centers of Zanjan province in 2019. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed by thematic analysis.
Results: Domestic violence against women in different dimensions including emotional problems, biological problems and psychological trauma, emotional divorce, children’s problems, economic violence, verbal and physical violence, the lack of support, social rejection, and social incompatibility had devastating effects on the psychological, family, and social status of women.
Conclusion: Considering the destructive effects of domestic violence against women, taking serious measures is necessary regarding preventing and reducing these consequences through psychological interventions, educational programs, and counseling for families exposed to violence. Finally, pre-marital workshops should further be provided for young couples by relevant institutions.
Shahnaz Torkzahrani, Sanaz Fayazi, Marzieh Faghani Aghoozi, Malihe Amerian, Serveh Mohamadi, Mohadese Karimi Khoshal,
Volume 10, Issue 1 (4-2020)
Abstract
Background: Domestic violence as a social factor has a significant role in the duration and quality of breastfeeding.
Objectives: This study aims to determine association of domestic violence and early suppression of lactation in Mothers Referring to Health Centers in Lahijan- Iran.
Methods: The present study is a retrospective case-control study. Participants included 235 mothers, 150 breastfeeding mothers and 85 mothers discontinued breastfeeding. Sampling was carried out by convenience and quota method in five urban health centers of Lahijan. The study tools were demographic information, domestic violence, and a researcher-made questionnaire to assess status of breastfeeding. Data were analyzed using Chi-square, t-test, Mann-Whitney test, and logistic regression by SPSS 16 software (P-value <0.05).
Results: The average age of mothers was calculated to be about 27.97 years. According to the results of this study, mothers in the lactation group (group1) (93.33%) started breastfeeding more than esl group (group 2) (67.06%) (P<0.001). There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in terms of unwanted pregnancy rate, cesarean section, and mothers' academic education (P-value> 0.05). The rate of psychological and physical violence in the group 1 was significantly higher than the group 1 and the chance of physical violence in group 2 was significantly (about 10 times) higher than the group1 (10, OR 001/0= P).
Conclusion: It seems that physical and psychological domestic violence is directly associated with early suppression of lactation, so screening of domestic violence and appropriate interventions are recommended be considered in maternal care programs.
Bahareh Mohammadian, Saeed Bakhtiarpour, Farah Naderi, Zahra Dasht Bozorgi,
Volume 15, Issue 1 (1-2025)
Abstract
Background: Postpartum depression (PPD) and domestic violence are both significant public health concerns that disproportionately affect women.
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the mediating role of marital satisfaction in the relationship between PPD and domestic violence among women in the postpartum period.
Methods: This descriptive study employed a structural equation modeling approach. The sample comprised 319 postpartum women who visited healthcare centers in Ahvaz City in 2023. Participants were selected using a convenience sampling method. Research instruments included the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, the Violence Against Women Questionnaire, and the Marital Satisfaction Scale. The collected data were analyzed using structural equation modeling with SPSS-26 and Amos-26 statistical software. Bootstrapping, a resampling technique, was employed to assess the significance of the indirect effect of domestic violence on PPD through marital satisfaction, thereby specifically examining the mediation hypothesis.
Results: The results demonstrated a significant negative correlation between domestic violence and marital satisfaction (β=-0.37, p=0.001). PDD and marital satisfaction were significantly correlated (β=-0.31. p=0.001). Additionally, domestic violence was positively correlated with PDD (β=0.25, p=0.008). Bootstrapping results also confirmed a significant indirect effect of domestic violence on PDD through marital satisfaction (p=0.029).
Conclusion: It found that domestic violence negatively impacts marital satisfaction, which in turn can increase the risk of PDD. The study suggests that mental health professionals should consider both domestic violence and marital distress when assessing postpartum women and that interventions aimed at improving marital satisfaction may help reduce the risk of PDD.
