Neonatal, infant, and child mortality among women exposed to intimate partner violence in East Africa: a multi-country analysis

This study analyzed data from five East African countries to explore the link between intimate partner violence (IPV) and child mortality. Among 11,512 women surveyed, those who experienced IPV were significantly more likely to lose children as newborns (aOR = 1.3), infants (aOR = 1.9), and under-fives (aOR = 1.5). Socioeconomic factors like education, wealth, and media exposure were also associated with IPV. Notably, women using contraceptives had lower odds of child mortality. The findings highlight IPV as a critical risk factor for child survival, underscoring the need to integrate IPV prevention into maternal and child health programs in East Africa.

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