EFFECT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AMONG OBSTETRICS PATIENTS IN UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT TEACHING HOSPITAL
Mube W. A., *Gbaranor K. B., Dan-Jumbo A., Tee P. G., Nonju T. I., Austin-Asomeji I., Nonju I. I., Bademosi A., Ajumoke O. O. and Edward U. F.
ABSTRACT
The study was conducted among pregnant women of University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital during their antenatal clinic days. The aim of the study was to determine the complications of domestic violence on booked obstetrics patient of University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital. The research was conducted with a structured questionnaires each responded filled the questionnaire independently and thereafter, submitted it to the researcher. The study lasted for a period of five months and data were analyzed using the statistical package for social science version 23. The study revealed following complications: depression (29%), sleep/appetite disorder (15.8%), low birth weight (12%) and others. Husbands who drink alcohol or have two social habits had a significant odd to abuse their wives. Health promotion and provision of laws against domestic violence were recommended to help reduce the incidence of domestic violence and its associated complications.
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