Study Shows Link Between Abortion and Physical, Sexual Abuse by Women's Partners

New Study Shows Link Between Abortion and Physical, Sexual Abuse by Women's Partners: A new study shows the link between abortion and the physical and sexual abuse women may be subjected to in the relationship by their husband or boyfriend following the abortion. University of Iowa researchers led the study, which shows women seeking abortions have experienced a high rate of violence and abuse from their partners. It was published online June 17 in the American Journal of Public Health.