@article{ref1,
title="Domestic violence and health of Pakistani women",
journal="International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics",
year="1999",
author="Fikree, F. F. and Bhatti, L. I.",
volume="65",
number="2",
pages="195-201",
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.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0020-7292",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}