Isn’t pregnancy supposed to be a joyful time? A cross-sectional study on the types of domestic violence women experience during pregnancy in Malawi

Abstract

The pregnancy period is not a joyful time for all women. The study found high levels of psychological, sexual and physical domestic abuse among pregnant women. We advocate for community awareness creation on domestic violence, strengthening victim support units and One-Stop centres, and training health workers to screen for and counsel victims during antenatal care.