The Role of Hispanic Women's Marital Status on Intimate Partner Violence and Reproductive Coercion Resulting in Unintended Pregnancy.

This study examines how marital status influences the relationship between intimate partner violence (IPV), reproductive coercion (RC), and unintended pregnancy (UIP) among Hispanic women in the United States, using data from the 2018–2020 Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS). Findings indicate that IPV, particularly preconception IPV, is significantly associated with increased odds of UIP regardless of marital status, while RC is associated with reduced odds of UIP overall but only shows a significant association among married Hispanic women. The research highlights the importance of culturally competent healthcare and social services that address IPV and RC to support pregnancy prevention and reproductive autonomy in this population. Limitations include reliance on self-reported data, potential underreporting of IPV and RC, and the cross-sectional design, which limits causal inference. Future research is recommended to explore these dynamics in other marginalized groups and to assess interventions that incorporate cultural, socioeconomic, and geographic factors.