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Health Consequences of Woman Abuse

• Physical
• Sexual and Reproductive
• Psychological and Behavioural
• Fatal Health Consequences

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Physical Consequences

• Abdominal/thoracic injuries
• Bruises and welts
• Chronic pain syndrome
• Disability
• Fibromyalgia
• Gastrointestinal disorders
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Lacerations and abrasions
• Ocular damage
• Reduced physical functioning

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Sexual and Reproductive

• Gynecological disorders
• Infertility
• Pelvic inflammatory disease
• Sexual dysfunction
• Unsafe abortion
• Pregnancy complications
• Unwanted pregnancy
• Sexually transmitted infections, including HIV/AIDS Psychological

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Psychological and Behavioural

• Alcohol and drug abuse
• Depression and anxiety
• Smoking
• Eating and sleep disorders
• Feelings of shame and guilt
• Poor self-esteem
• Phobias and panic disorders
• Physical inactivity
• Psychosomatic disorders
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Suicidal behaviour and self harm
• Unsafe sexual behaviour
• Substance abuse

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Fatal Health Consequences

• AIDS-related mortality
• Maternal mortality
• Homicide and suicide

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