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Sexual and reproductive health outcomes of women who experienced violence in Germany: Analysis of the German health interview and examination survey for adults (DEGS1)

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  • Antonia Marie Wellmann
  • Diogo Costa

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Objectives: Violence against women is a widespread public health concern with severe effects to women’s sexual and reproductive health, including higher risks for miscarriage or stillbirth, unintended pregnancy and induced abortion. This study examined the association between women exposure to physical violence, psychological violence and sexual and reproductive health outcomes (contraceptive use, miscarriage or stillbirth and abortion) in Germany. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional research design to analyze data on violence against women and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) outcomes collected through the German Health Interview and Examination Survey for Adults, Wave 1, between 2008 and 2011 (n = 3149 women, aged 18–64 years). Multivariable logistic regression models were used to assess the association between experiences of violence among women and the presence of sexual and reproductive health outcomes, considering the influence of socio-demographic and health-related factors (age, marital status, socioeconomic status, social support, number of children, alcohol consumption, health status, chronic conditions). Results: Three associations remained significant (p

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  • Antonia Marie Wellmann & Diogo Costa, 2024. "Sexual and reproductive health outcomes of women who experienced violence in Germany: Analysis of the German health interview and examination survey for adults (DEGS1)," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 19(8), pages 1-22, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0305992
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0305992
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    1. Carmen Hunzelar & Yelda Krumpholtz & Robert Schlack & Birgitta Weltermann, 2023. "More GP Consultations by Violence Victims: Results from the Representative German DEGS1 Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(5), pages 1-13, March.
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