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Mirjam Lukasse, Anne-Mette Schroll, Helle Karro, Berit Schei, Thora Steingrimsdottir, An-Sofie Van Parys, Elsa Lena Ryding, and Ann Tabor on behalf of the BIDENS Study Group.
A cross-sectional study of 6,923 pregnant women across six European countries assessed the prevalence and impact of abuse in healthcare. One in five women reported experiencing such abuse, with significant variations between countries. Women who reported abuse were more likely to have experienced other forms of violence, economic hardship, and negative life events, as well as symptoms of PTSD and depression. Among nulliparous women, healthcare abuse was linked to fear of childbirth, while among multiparous women, severe suffering from abuse was strongly associated with both fear of childbirth and a preference for cesarean section. These findings highlight the need for better support and counseling for affected women in antenatal care.
