Violence Against Women: Impact on Their Reproductive Health

Abstract

Objective: To explore the impact of violence on the reproductive health of women in Nigeria. Methods: Learned journals and reports about the subject were reviewed. Conclusion: Violence against women is a major concern for women's health. The dehumanizing practices done on women, all forms of taboo, and harmful practices on pregnant women pose risk to their lives and their unborn babies. The violent behaviour of rape and forced prostitution interfere with the women's abilities to control their sexual and reproductive lives. Female genital mutilation has been associated with a range of serious health problems, including infections, chronic pains, sexual dysfunction and obstetric complications. Interventions can occur at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels. Government and ministries of health should strengthen and coordinate systems for implementing prevention programmes as well as ensuring that relevant resources such as educational materials are consistently at local and national levels.