Web resource:	http://www.midwiferyjournal.com/article/S0266-6138(16)00003-6/fulltext
Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Intimate partner violence and the experience of early motherhood : a cross-sectional analysis of factors associated with a poor experience of motherhood
Authors:	Samaraweera, Nayana Yasindu Taft, Angela Agius, Paul A Hooker, Leesa
Year:	2016
Citation:	Vol. 34 ; pp. 88-94
Notes:	"Objective to examine the relationship between intimate partner violence and other factors associated with the experience of early motherhood. Design cross sectional secondary data analysis (n=1534) from MOVE: a cluster randomised controlled trial that evaluated a model of enhanced nurse screening and supportive care for abused women. Setting Victoria, Australia. Participants postpartum women attending community based maternal and child health clinics. Measurements survey included the Experience of Motherhood Questionnaire; measures of partner abuse, depression, anxiety, stress and social support. Multivariable robust regression analysis used. Findings independent of other factors, abused women were more likely to have a poorer mothering experience (Adj b=2.01, 95% CI=0.78, 3.25). Poor mental health, abuse as a child and being born overseas were also associated with a poor experience. Busy mothers who had a multiple birth and those balancing work and study simultaneously had higher experience of motherhood scores, indicating a poorer experience. Social support was protective. Key conclusions and implications exposure to partner violence is adversely associated with early motherhood, independent of other correlates of poor motherhood experience. Greater awareness of factors associated with intimate partner violence and mothering would enable health care professionals and policy makers to improve support for women and children experiencing violence." Open access See: http://www.midwiferyjournal.com/article/S0266-6138(16)00003-6/fulltext
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/15414
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