Table 4.
health effects of intimate partner violence on respondents
| Variable | Frequency (%) | (n=400) |
|---|---|---|
| PHYSICAL EFFECTS | Yes | No |
| Injuries like bruises or lacerations | 95(23.8) | 305(76.2) |
| Broken bone or loss of a tooth | 40(10.0) | 360(90.0) |
| Head injury | 43(10.8) | 357(89.2) |
| Sight or hearing impairment | 58(14.5) | 342(85.5) |
| SEXUAL EFFECTS | ||
| Unwanted pregnancy | 96(24.0) | 304(76.0) |
| Abortion including unsafe abortion | 71(17.8) | 329(82.2) |
| Pregnancy complications e.g. miscarriage | 43(10.8) | 357(89.2) |
| Sexually transmitted infections | 94(23.5) | 306(76.5) |
| PSYCHOLOGICAL/EMOTIONAL EFFECTS | ||
| Sad/worried | 329(82.3) | 71(17.7) |
| Feels less of yourself | 181(45.3) | 219(54.7) |
| Doubts about relationship | 182(45.5) | 218(54.5) |
| Suicidal thoughts | 54(13.5) | 346(86.5) |
| Suicidal attempts | 21(5.3) | 379(94.7) |
| Alcohol abuse | 86(21.5) | 314(78.5) |
| psychoactive substances abuse | 16(4.0) | 384(96.0) |
| Admission in a hospital | 58(14.5) | 342(85.5) |
| Loss of job | 50(12.5) | 350(87.5) |