Document Type
Report
Publication Date
2010
Abstract
This review paper was produced with support from UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund), and synthesizes what is known about the health and social consequences of marital violence for women in India. The review focuses on sexual, reproductive and child health consequences, including contraceptive use, experience of symptoms of infection, pregnancy-related care, unintended pregnancy and abortion, fetal, perinatal and early childhood mortality; maternal and child nutrition; and mental health outcomes. It also reviews evidence of a range of social outcomes including substance use, women's autonomy and self-efficacy; and inter-generational effects (witnessing parental violence when growing up).
DOI
10.31899/pgy1.1016
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Jejeebhoy, Shireen J., K.G. Santhya, and Rajib Acharya. 2010. "Health and social consequences of marital violence: A synthesis of evidence from India." New Delhi: Population Council.
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