Published by Alan Guttmacher Institute, this article highlights findings from a number of small-scale, community- based studies which indicate that intimate partner violence is an important factor affecting women's reproductive health. The authors note that in many countries, violence is perceived as a legal or human rights issue rather than a health issue. They point out that forced sex is associated with a range of reproductive health problems, including HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, unwanted pregnancy, and urinary tract infections.