Table 2.
Pattern of injuries sustained by IPV victims (n = 242).
| Variable | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
| Sites of injuries | |
| Head | 59 (24.4) |
| Maxillofacial | 122 (50.4) |
| Neck | 25 (10.3) |
| Chest | 16 (6.6) |
| Abdomen | 8 (3.3) |
| Back | 30 (12.4) |
| Buttock | 14 (5.8) |
| Limbs | 116 (47.9) |
| Others | 2 (0.8) |
| Types of injuries | |
| Contusion | 148 (61.2) |
| Abrasion | 36 (14.9) |
| Laceration | 20 (8.3) |
| Bite wound | 8 (3.3) |
| Burn | 4 (1.7) |
| Fracture | 0 (0.0) |
| Dislocation | 1 (0.4) |
| Sprain | 0 (0.0) |
| Others | 88 (36.4) |
| Mechanisms of assault | |
| Punch | 136 (56.2) |
| Kick | 93 (38.4) |
| Slap | 90 (37.2) |
| Strangle | 17 (7.0) |
| Hit by an inanimate object | 34 (14.0) |
| Knife/sharp penetrating object | 10 (4.1) |