·        The presentation will describe the background and significance of the question

Pregnant women are murdered at a higher rate than on-duty first responders.

Being pregnant makes women and uterus-bearing individuals 35% more likely to die of homicide than non-pregnant women.

Most of these murders are committed by people they are or have been intimately involved with.

Intimate partner violence of IPV is common AND preventable

Victims of IPV are more likely to have a lower education level, live in rural areas, and be of lower socioeconomic status.

·        The presentation will describe the theme/s that have been developed and provide a summary of the literature for each theme.

Two themes noted throughout my studied sources are the increased knowledge and empowerment of women. The study that cohesively links both of these interventions along with financial independence was performed in Tanzania. It gave microloans to women to start their own businesses, provided educational and empowerment sessions, and offered safety and resources for women who chose to leave the IPV environment (Kapiga et al., 2019)

(Handebo et al., 2021) Ethiopian study that identified rural and lower education levels created higher risk of IPV

·        The presentation will identify what can be done (practical implications) to influence the question.

More standardized, yet individualized patient-centered approach to screening for IPV. Study in Mexico among indigenous individuals that demonstrated how a patient is asked questions and offered care while respecting their culture and beliefs, provided better outcomes and satisfaction in their care.

Educating women about IPV, the risk of death by homicide during pregnancy, and how violence is preventable

Empowering women and providing opportunities for financial independence

Providing comprehensive sex and relationship education to school-age children shows it influences future relationships where violence is nonexistent or not tolerated.  Knowledge makes us better humans. And it can start with children.

·        The presentation will describe a conclusion

Knowledge and awareness create a positive effect on IPV by lowering the rates of violence and empowering those experiencing violence to find safe independence.