Health effects associated with exposure to intimate partner violence against women and childhood sexual abuse: a burden of proof study.

ABSTRACT: The health impacts of intimate partner violence against women and childhood sexual abuse are not fully understood. Here we conducted a systematic review by comprehensively searching seven electronic databases for literature on intimate partner violence-associated and childhood sexual abuse-associated health effects. Following the burden of proof methodology, we evaluated the evidence strength linking intimate partner violence and/or childhood sexual abuse to health outcomes supported by at least three studies. Results indicated a moderate association of intimate partner violence with major depressive disorder and with maternal abortion and miscarriage (63% and 35% increased risk, respectively). HIV/AIDS, anxiety disorders and self-harm exhibited weak associations with intimate partner viol

SUBMITTER: Spencer CN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10719101 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature