Back إكراه إنجابي Arabic প্রজনন জবরদস্তি Bengali/Bangla Coercition reproductive French ਜ਼ਬਰਨ ਪ੍ਰਜਨਨ Punjabi Coerção reprodutiva Portuguese Репродуктивное насилие Russian Репродуктивне насильство Ukrainian 強迫生育 Chinese
Reproductive coercion (also called coerced reproduction, reproductive control or reproductive abuse) is a collection of behaviors that interfere with decision-making related to reproductive health.[1] These behaviors are often perpetrated by a current, former, or hopeful intimate or romantic partner,[2][3] but they can also be perpetrated by parents or in-laws,[4] or by policies of institutions or government.[5] Coercive behaviors infringe on individuals' reproductive rights and reduce their reproductive autonomy.[6]
Reproductive coercion can include pregnancy coercion, birth control sabotage, and controlling the outcome of a pregnancy.[1][7]
Reproductive coercion and intimate partner violence are strongly correlated; however, reproductive coercion can occur in relationships in which physical and sexual violence are not reported.[1] Reproductive coercion and unintended pregnancy are strongly associated, and this association is stronger in individuals who have experienced intimate partner violence.[1] While research remains fragmentary, women in abusive relationships are at higher risk of reproductive coercion and unintended pregnancies.[8]
Reproductive coercion is considered a serious public health issue.[2][3] Negative outcomes include poor mental health, unintended pregnancy, unwanted abortion, and sexually transmitted diseases.[5] Unwanted pregnancy has negative effects on families and children.[9]
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