TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1999//
TI  - Domestic violence and health of Pakistani women
JO  - International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics
A1  - Fikree, F. F.
A1  - Bhatti, L. I.
SP  - 195
EP  - 201
VL  - 65
IS  - 2
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0020-7292
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -