F F Fikree1, L I Bhatti. 1. Department of Community Health Sciences, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Assessment of the prevalence and health consequences of domestic violence among women in Karachi, Pakistan. METHODS: Confidential interviews were conducted among 150 women randomly selected from health facilities. RESULTS: 34% reported ever being physically abused, 15% ever being physically abused whilst pregnant and 72% of physically abused women were anxious/depressed. Physical abuse was a major predictor of anxiety/depression. CONCLUSIONS: The magnitude, physical and mental health consequences of domestic violence represents a serious reproductive health concern for Pakistan.
OBJECTIVE: Assessment of the prevalence and health consequences of domestic violence among women in Karachi, Pakistan. METHODS: Confidential interviews were conducted among 150 women randomly selected from health facilities. RESULTS: 34% reported ever being physically abused, 15% ever being physically abused whilst pregnant and 72% of physically abused women were anxious/depressed. Physical abuse was a major predictor of anxiety/depression. CONCLUSIONS: The magnitude, physical and mental health consequences of domestic violence represents a serious reproductive health concern for Pakistan.
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