Table 3 Consequences of intimate partner violence amongst female undergraduate students in Abia state
Consequences of IPV | N (%) |
|---|---|
Physical consequence | |
Bruises | 23 (29.9) |
Fractures | 14 (18.2) |
Chest injuries | 14 (18.2) |
Abdominal injuries | 13 (16.9) |
Lacerations and open wounds | 13 (16.9) |
Sexual consequence | |
Pregnancy complications | 7 (5.5) |
Miscarriages | 10 (7.8) |
Unsafe abortions | 8 (6.3) |
STIs | 9 (7.0) |
Unwanted pregnancies | 12 (9.4) |
Emotional consequence | |
Alcohol or drug abuse | 11 (8.6) |
Feeling of shame | 16 (12.5) |
Panic attacks | 15 (11.7) |
Eating/sleeping disorders | 21 (16.4) |
Low self esteem | 17 (13.3) |
Anxiety | 17 (13.3) |
Suicidal thoughts | 11 (8.6) |
Attempted Suicide | 4 (3.1) |