Saturday, May 22, 2010

Health Consequences of Intimate Partner Violence

World Report on Violence and Health

Physical
-Abdominal injuries
-Bruises/welts
-Chronic pain syndromes
-Disability
-Fibromyalgia
-Fractures
-Gastrointestinal disorders
-Irritable bowel syndrome
-Lacerations/abrasions
-Ocular damage

Sexual/Reproductive
-Gynaecological disorders
-Infertility
-Pelvic inflammatory disease
-Pregnancy complications/miscarriage
-Sexual dysfunction
-Sexually transmitted diseases
-Unsafe abortion
-Unwanted pregnancy

Psychological & Behavioral
-Alcohol and drug abuse
-Depression and anxiety
-Eating and sleep disorders
-Feelings of shame and guilt
-Phobias and panic disorder
-Physical inactivity
-Poor self-esteem
-Post-traumatic stress disorder
-Psychosomatic disorders
-Smoking
-Suicidal behavior and self-harm
-Unsafe sexual behavior

Fatal Health Consequences
-AIDS-related mortality
-Maternal mortality
-Homicide
-Suicide

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