Physical and Mental Well-being, as Well as a Sexual Partner A Literature Review on Violence Against Women

Abstract

Countless research in both domestic and foreign literature have shown that women's physical and mental health suffer when
they are victims of intimate partner violence (IPV). The literature on this subject is reviewed in this study. Original research
investigations and secondary assessments of primary data sources are both included in the 75 publications that make up this
review. Quantitative and qualitative studies from developed and developing nations are included in the evaluated research
articles published between 2006 and 2012. Depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, self-harm, and sleep
difficulties were among the mental health concerns linked to intimate partner violence (IPV), however the frequency of IPV
varies among cultural contexts. Using reliable instruments, these effects were noted in the majority of research. There was
an association between IPV and a host of physical health issues, such as impaired functional capacity, somatic illnesses,
chronic diseases, pain, gynaecological issues, and an elevated risk of sexually transmitted infections. A history of sexual
assault or violent acts was shown to be linked to an elevated risk of HIV. Discussion centers on how the study's results relate
to methodological concerns, their clinical relevance, and potential avenues for further research.