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. 1999 May;65(2):195-201.
doi: 10.1016/s0020-7292(99)00035-1.

Domestic violence and health of Pakistani women

F F Fikree  1 , L I Bhatti
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Domestic violence and health of Pakistani women

F F Fikree et al. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 1999 May.

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.

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