Table 3.
Medical reasons for visiting healthcare settings (N = 21).
Medical reason | n (%) |
---|---|
Reproductive/sexual health concerns | 17 (81.0) |
Sexually transmitted infections | 13 (61.9) |
Birth control | 8 (38.1) |
Pelvic pain | 7 (33.3) |
Pregnancy (tests or visits) | 5 (23.8) |
Abortion | 4 (19.0) |
Other | 2 (9.5) |
Physical injuries | 12 (57.1) |
Intentional injuries (punched, stabbed, kicked burned) | 11 (52.4) |
Sexual assault injuries (rape, John’s aggression) | 6 (28.6) |
Fractures (broken arm or jaw) | 4 (19.0) |
Dental injuries (broken teeth) | 3 (14.3) |
Accidental injuries | 1 (4.8) |
Mental health/substance abuse | 10 (47.6) |
Depression | 8 (38.1) |
Anxiety/panic attacks | 6 (28.6) |
Feeling suicidal | 4 (19.0) |
Substance abuse | 2 (9.5) |
Manic episode | 1 (4.8) |
Chronic health conditions | 6 (28.6) |
Chronic pain (back pain, all over pain) | 6 (28.6) |
Gastrointestinal problems (stomach pain, diarrhea) | 1 (4.8) |