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Impacts of domestic violence on child growth and nutrition: A conceptual review of the pathways of influence

Yount, Kathryn M., DiGirolamo, Ann M., Ramakrishnan, Usha·2011·Social Science & Medicine

Abstract

Domestic violence against women is a global problem, and young children are disproportionate witnesses. Children's exposure to domestic violence (CEDV) predicts poorer health and development, but its effects on nutrition and growth are understudied. We propose a conceptual framework for the pathways by which domestic violence against mothers may impair child growth and nutrition, prenatally and during the first 36 months of life. We synthesize literatures from multiple disciplines and critically review the evidence for each pathway. Our review exposes gaps in knowledge and opportunities for research. The framework also identifies interim strategies to mitigate the effects of CEDV on child growth and nutrition. Given the global burden of child malnutrition and its long-term effects on human-capital formation, improving child growth and nutrition may be another reason to prevent domestic violence and its cascading after-effects.

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Authors
Yount, K. M., DiGirolamo, A. M., & Ramakrishnan, U.
Affiliations
  • Emory University (US)
  • CARE USA (US)
Corresponding author
Yount, Kathryn M.
Venue
Social Science & Medicine
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2011-05
Volume
72
Issue
9
Pages
1534-1554
ISSN
0277-9536 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2108989661
Cited by
224
References
235
Citations by year
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FWCI
11.23
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Social Science & Medicine (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • RePEc: Research Papers in Economics (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Health › Intimate Partner and Family Violence
  • Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Child Nutrition and Water Access
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Child Abuse and Trauma
Keywords
domestic violence, children exposed to domestic violence, child growth, child nutrition, child malnutrition, prenatal exposure, early childhood, conceptual framework, domestic violence prevention, human capital, mothers
MeSH terms
Child, Child Development, Child, Preschool, Female, Humans, Male, Child Nutrition Disorders, Domestic Violence

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