Citation

Plazaola-Castano J, Ruiz Pérez I. Med. Clin. 2004; 122(12): 461-467.

Vernacular Title

Violencia contra la mujer en la pareja y consecuencias en la salud fisica y

Affiliation

Escuela Andaluza de Salud Pública, Red de Investigación de Salud y Género, Granada, España.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

15104959

Abstract

Intimate partner violence is currently a public health issue of great relevance. The aim of this article is to present through a literature review, the physical and psychological health problems that, beyond physical injuries, can alert health care professionals of the presence of spouse abuse in their care centers. Literature consistently shows that victims of the so called domestic violence present, compared with no victims, more chronic health problems like fibromyalgia, gastrointestinal disorders like irritable bowel syndrome, and gynaecological signs including sexually transmitted diseases, as well as post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression among others. The broad range of pathologies associated with the abuse of a sexual intimate suggests that victims will attend different health care services. These could play a key role to help these women and refer them to the appropriate legal, social and/or community services.

Language: es