A systematic review and narrative report of the relationship between infertility, subfertility, and intimate partner violence

International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics : the Official Organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
Carmen StellarSheryl van der Poel

Abstract

Infertility/subfertility could be a formerly unrecognized risk factor for intimate partner violence (IPV). To review the evidence on the association between infertility/subfertility in women and the risk of IPV. Seven databases were searched for articles published in English or Spanish between January 2000 and July 2015. Studies were included if they analyzed the relationship between infertility/subfertility and IPV in a quantitative manner. A systematic search was completed by one author, and articles meeting the inclusion/exclusion criteria were chosen by two authors. It was not possible to pool the data because of heterogeneity in the study design, the methods, and the definitions of IPV and infertility/subfertility found across the studies. Instead, a narrative report was completed. Twenty-one papers met the inclusion/exclusion criteria. The available evidence indicated that infertility/subfertility is associated with IPV in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Infertility/subfertility is associated with an increased risk of experiencing IPV in LMICs. Future research should focus on studies with a homogenous design, rigorous methodology, and appropriately selected study and control groups. Qualitative research would al...Continue Reading

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