Table 4.
Comparison of self-reported experience of physical violence during the last pregnancy by respondents
| Physical violence in pregnancy | Civilian community N=108, n (%) | Military community N=130, n (%) | Total N=238, n (%) | Statistics χ2 | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ever slapped, hit, or beaten by partner in last pregnancy | |||||
| Yes | 8 (7.4) | 17 (13.1) | 25 (10.5) | 15.94** | 0.000* |
| No | 87 (80.6) | 90 (69.2) | 177 (74.4) | ||
| Do not recall | 4 (3.7) | 1 (0.7) | 5 (2.1) | ||
| Never been pregnant | 9 (8.3) | 22 (17.0) | 31 (13.0) | ||
| Ever been punched or kicked in the abdomen during pregnancy | |||||
| Yes | 3 (2.8) | 5 (3.8) | 8 (3.4) | 6.28** | 0.043* |
| No | 100 (92.6) | 121 (93.1) | 221 (92.9) | ||
| Do not recall | 5 (4.6) | 4 (3.1) | 9 (3.8) | ||
Notes:
*
Statistically significant
**
Fischer’s exact test.