01/12/2025
is associated with a higher risk of health problems for women, including:
🔸 Physical health: 42% of women who experience violence by a partner report injury as a consequence. They may also develop physical symptoms associated with violence, such as headaches, pain syndrome (back, abdominal and chronic pelvic pains), gastrointestinal disorders and poor overall health
🔸Sexual and reproductive health: women who experience physical or sexual abuse are twice as likely to have an abortion, or may face unwanted pregnancies and they are 1.5 times more likely to have sexually transmitted infections.
🔸Mental health: Among mental health symptoms associated with violence, as depression, post-traumatic stress, su***de and self-harm attempts, sleep difficulties and eating disorders.
This may also impact their children's health and well-being.