Contraceptive Patterns Among Women With a History of Interpersonal Violence
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Paper Presentation Objective I ntimate partner violence is a significant public health issue, with approximately 25% of women reporting lifetime violence. Intimate partner violence has been associated with unintended pregnancy, possibly due to partner coercion or interference with contraceptive. The specific aim of this study was to describe the association between intimate partner violence and contraceptive patterns, contraceptive interruptions, and choice of contraceptive method among women seeking reproductive health services.
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