Relationship between type of domestic violence during Pregnancy and husband’s personality traits

Background: Domestic violence in pregnancy is a leading cause of mothers’ morbidity and mortality. Husband’s Personality trait can be considered as a risk factor. Determining the relationship between personality trait and the type of domestic violence in pregnancy can take steps toward decreasing injuries due to violence. Main objective: To examine the relationship between types of domestic violence during Pregnancy and husband’s personality trait. Method: The study used a population-based cross-sectional study design. In this study, 180 pregnant women and their husbands who were referred to the health centers were selected through a proportionally stratified and randomized sampling method. Domestic violence was measured using Conflict Tactics Scale and the socio-demographic variable was assessed by a self-report questionnaire. Also, NEO Five-Factor Inventory-3 (NEO-FFI) was employed to assess personality trait. Obtained data was analyzed via software spss v. 17, with Spearman and Pearson correlation and Variance Analysis Test. Preliminary Results: The result showed a significant correlation between husband's personality trait and type and severity of domestic violence. Neuroticism and extraversim showed significant correlation to all types of domestic violence. Opened was correlated to damages(p=0.015); agreeableness with psychological (p=0.009), verbal (p=0.029) and damages (p=0.018); and coscientioness with psychological (p =0.027), physical (p =0.000) and damages (p =0.012). Conclusion: Respect to significant relationship between husband’s personality traits and domestic violence in pregnancy, taking some measurements to diagnose and treat such personality problems before getting marriage or pregnancy is recommended to enhance pregnant women’ mental health.

Domestic violence- pregnancy- husband- personality trait