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) |