Correlates of reproductive coercion among college women in abusive relationships: baseline data from the college safety study.

The purpose of this study was to examine correlates of reproductive coercion (RC) among a sample of college women in abusive relationships. 354 college students reporting a recent history of intimate partner violence (IPV). This study examines baseline data from a randomized controlled trial testing effectiveness of an interactive safety decision aid (myPlan). Almost a quarter (24.3%) of the sample reported RC. Associated factors included races other than White ( = 0.019), relationship instability ( = 0.022), missing class due to relationship problems ( = 0.001), IPV severity ( < 0.001), technology abuse ( < 0.001), traumatic brain injury-associated events ( < 0.001), and depression ( = 0.024). RC was a significant predictor of depression, with implications for providers working with abused college women regarding the need for mental health services concurrent with IPV/RC services. A larger proportion of women who experienced RC sought help from a healthcare provider for contraception, which suggests intervention opportunities for college health providers.