Table 4 Type of physical violence during pregnancy among pregnant women attending antenatal care services in public health facilities in Shire Endaselassie town, northern Ethiopia, 2015
Type of physical violence | In current pregnancy | In past pregnancy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Yes | No | Yes | No | |
Freq (%) | Freq (%) | Freq (%) | Freq (%) | |
Slapped or thrown something, beating | 74(85.10%) | 13(14.90%) | 55(87.30%) | 8(12.70%) |
Pushed, shoved or pulled her hair | 73(83.90%) | 14(16.10%) | 51(81.00%) | 12(19.00%) |
Choked on purpose | 39(44.80%) | 48(55.20%) | 41(65.10%) | 22(34.90%) |
Threatened to use or actually used a gun, knife or other weapon | 32(36.20%) | 55(63.20%) | 15(23.00%) | 48(76.20%) |