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Birth Control Sabotage Motivation and Measurement: A Mixed-Methods Analysis among Latina Women

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Reproductive coercion (RC) is a type of intimate partner violence that includes birth control sabotage (BCS). We explored the perceived intent behind BCS to refine RC measurement, using a mixed-methods design with a clinic-based sample of Latina women (13 interviews; 482 surveys). Women perceived partners used BCS for reasons beyond pregnancy promotion. Specifically, 16.8% of participants reported any past-year RC; this decreased to 9.5% when asked if their partner used BCS with the sole intent of getting them pregnant. RC measures and assessment should separate behavior from intent in BCS questions to not underestimate the prevalence and to guide clinical response.

Source: Violence Against Women

DOI: 10.1177/10778012221145292

Authors: Karen Trister Grace, Nancy E. Glass, Elizabeth Miller, Kamila A. Alexander, Charvonne N. Holliday, Michele R Decker

Institutions: Johns Hopkins University, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Language: English

Topic: Intimate Partner and Family Violence

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green