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	Domestic Violence, Contributory Factors, and Coping Mechanisms in Pregnancy in Southwest Nigeria&#13;
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</article-title></title-group><contrib-group><contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Adekunle</surname><given-names>A.D.</given-names></name></contrib><contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Aworinde</surname><given-names>O.O.</given-names></name></contrib><contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Oyedeji</surname><given-names>O.E.</given-names></name></contrib><contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Fijabiyi</surname><given-names>M.O.</given-names></name></contrib><contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Muritala</surname><given-names>W.O.</given-names></name></contrib><contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Adeniran</surname><given-names>M.A.</given-names></name></contrib><contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Oyedeji</surname><given-names>Y.O</given-names></name></contrib><contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Olajide</surname><given-names>A.O.</given-names></name></contrib><contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Adeyemi</surname><given-names>A.S.</given-names></name></contrib><contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Adeniji</surname><given-names>A.O.</given-names></name></contrib></contrib-group><pub-date pub-type="ppub"><day>26</day><month>02</month><year>2026</year></pub-date><volume>)</volume><issue/><fpage>7</fpage><lpage>14</lpage><permissions><copyright-statement>This article is copyright of Popeye Publishing, 2009</copyright-statement><copyright-year>2009</copyright-year><license license-type="open-access" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"><license-p>This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) Licence. You may share and adapt the material, but must give appropriate credit to the source, provide a link to the licence, and indicate if changes were made.</license-p></license></permissions><abstract><p>&#13;
	Inroduction: Domestic violence (DV) is a pervasive public health issue affecting women globally, often perpetrated by intimate partners and manifesting as physical, emotional, sexual, or financial abuse. In Nigeria, its high prevalence negatively impacts maternal and fetal health, contributing to poor antenatal attendance, complications, and mortality. Cultural norms, stigma, and economic dependence contribute to under-reporting, highlighting the need for targeted interventions. Aims/Objectives: This study generally aims to determine the prevalence, contributing factors, and coping strategies of Domes tic Violence (DV) during pregnancy in Ogbomoso, Southwest Nigeria. Methodology: A cross-sectional hospital-based study conducted among 239 pregnant women in selected hospitals in Ogbo moso using a multi-stage sampling technique. Data was collected using a validated, structured questionnaire and analysed with IBM SPSS version 26, with a level of significance set at 0.05 Results: Of 239 respondents, 97 (40.4%) reported experiencing DV during pregnancy. Common triggers included threats/ coercion (65%), changes in relationship dynamics (59.8%), household tension (57.7%), and controlling behaviour (54.6%). Many faced financial/emotional stress (61.9%) and in-law interference (50%). Coping mechanisms relied on personal networks (75.3%) and spiritual practices (54.6%), with only 19.6% willing to seek legal redress. Conclusion: Domestic violence during pregnancy is a significant concern in Ogbomoso, driven by interpersonal, economic, and cultural factors. Most victims rely on informal and spiritual support rather than legal channels, emphasizing the need for culturally sensitive prevention and intervention strategies.&#13;
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</p></abstract><kwd-group><kwd>Domestic violence (DV)</kwd><kwd> Intimate partner</kwd><kwd> Pregnancy</kwd><kwd> Violence</kwd><kwd> Coping Mechanisms</kwd><kwd> Maternal health.</kwd></kwd-group></article-meta></front></article>
