Of women seeking assistance for intimate partner violence, those who report victimisation during pregnancy are at higher risk of further victimisation.

Implications for practice and research: The benefits of integrating regular intimate partner violence (IPV) screening procedures for pregnant women in clinical settings outweigh the cost of minimal time spent conducting assessments. Healthcare providers must be trained to conduct IPV assessments and provide treatment referrals. Future studies should use larger samples and compare shelter populations with general prenatal care.