Table 2 Types of injuries sustained following intimate partner violence
Characteristics | |
|---|---|
Types of injury* | |
Cuts, punctures, bites | 33 (55.0) |
Scratches, abrasions, bruises | 29 (48.3) |
Penetrating injuries, deep cuts | 14 (23.3) |
Sprains, dislocations | 11 (18.3) |
Ear injuries, eye injuries | 8 (13.3) |
Fractures | 5 (8.3) |
Broken teeth | 5 (8.3) |
Injuries to the genitals | 5 (8.5) |
No response | 7 (11.7) |
Effect of partner’s violent behaviour on studies* | |
Unable to concentrate | 407 (71.1) |
Loss of self-confidence | 395 (68.9) |
Unable to study/school absenteeism | 321 (56.0) |
Skipped semester/s | 22 (3.8) |