When Pregnancy Isn’t “Safe”
The Struggle of Intimate Partner Violence and Traumatic Stress on Women’s Mental and Physical Health
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19462563 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Melissa Leal (0009-0006-1298-6681, Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi), Heather DeGrande (0000-0002-0186-5247, Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi), Lucas Enrique Espinoza (0000-0003-4367-9159, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley), Luis Enrique Espinoza (0000-0003-0196-1068, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, corresponding author), Amy Mcclure (0000-0003-2103-3779, Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Pages | 10436596261447875-10436596261447875 |
| Publication date | 2026-05-08 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Transcultural Nursing (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1043-6596 • E-ISSN: 1552-7832 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/10436596261447875 |
| PMID | 42099213 |
| OpenAlex | W7160669291 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 28 |
INTRODUCTION: Intimate partner violence (IPV) and traumatic stress during pregnancy are major public health issues, particularly for women of color. METHOD: Using data from the 2019 to 2021 Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, this cross-sectional study examines the association of IPV and traumatic stress on the prenatal physical and mental health of women of color who have recently given birth. RESULTS: Hispanic women reporting IPV during pregnancy had increased odds of prenatal depression and diabetes compared to non-Hispanic White women with no IPV. Significant risk for diabetes was observed only among Hispanic women when stratified by race/ethnicity. Financial instability, partner incarceration, income, and being uninsured are structural factors that amplify these effects. DISCUSSION: These findings highlight the value of culturally competent trauma-informed prenatal care, screens for IPV, and address systemic disparities. A collaborative initiative is necessary to ensure women can safely conceive by acknowledging survivor's experiences and eliminating obstacles to reproductive health care
Depression (economics) · Domestic violence · Mental health · Occupational safety and health · Odds · Poison control · Pregnancy · Traumatic stress · Intimate Partner and Family Violence · Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum · Pregnancy-related medical research
Systematic review
Stigma Toward Families With Mental Health Problems in Latino Communities
Reproductive Justice
Safety Planning With Marginalized Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence
Intimate Partner Violence and Mental Health Outcomes Among Hispanic Women in the United States
Global Prevalence and Mental Health Outcomes of Intimate Partner Violence Among Women
Nurse-Led Intervention Promoting Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors in a Yazidi Community
Nurses’ Experiences in Communicating With Immigrant Populations During Covid-19
Cultural Competence Models and Cultural Competence Assessment Instruments in Nursing
Intimate partner violence incidents reporting by female minorities in the United States
Enhancing agency for health providers and pregnant women experiencing intimate partner violence in South Africa
Suicidal Thoughts, Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress, and Harmful Alcohol Use Associated with Intimate Partner Violence and Rape Exposures among Female Students in South Africa
Increasing Diagnosis and Treatment of Perinatal Depression in Latinas and African American Women
Pregnancy Outcomes in US Prisons, 2016–2017
The Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS)
Associations between Parental Mental Health and Child Maltreatment
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |