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WHO: Domestic Violence Causes Women Physical and Mental Problems |
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New research reveals that women who are victims of domestic violence hide wide-ranging physical and mental health problems beyond the initial trauma.
New research reveals that women who are victims of domestic violence hide wide-ranging physical and mental health problems beyond the initial trauma.
The study, led by Claudia Garcia-Moreno of the World Health Organization, is the most far-reaching assessment yet into domestic violence in developing countries.
More than 24,000 women between the ages of 15 and 49, participating in the study, were asked if they had experienced physical or sexual violence by a current or former male partner. Those reporting violence were further asked if they had any subsequent physical and mental health problems.
The study was performed between 2000 and 2003 and included women from Bangladesh, Brazil, Ethiopia, Namibia, Peru, Samoa, Serbia and Montenegro, Thailand and the United Republic of Tanzania.
Many women said they had specific symptoms such as difficulty walking, trouble performing daily activities, pain, memory loss, dizziness and vaginal discharge. These women also reported increased emotional distress and suicidal thoughts or attempts, compared to women who had never been abused by their male partner. Moreover, the mental issues seem to last long after the violence has ended, the study found.
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month evolved from the first Day of Unity observed in October, 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
The intent was to connect battered women’s advocates across the nation who were working to end violence against women and their children. The Day of Unity soon became a special week when a range of activities were conducted at the local, state, and national levels. Read more...
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Did you know?
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Domestic violence, beating, & abuse are responsible for more deaths in the developing world than war, cancer & traffic accidents.
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