This paper identifies the determinants of perceived health status of women in
Colombia, with emphasis on variables related to partner abuse. The data used are of
the National Demographic and Health Survey (2010). The results show that for
women victims of partner abuse increases the likelihood of perceiving to regulate
and poor health, compared with non-abused. Regional estimates show differences
in the type of violence that cause greater impact on the perception of health.
Additionally, the results show that the women that living in urban areas, have water
and natural gas in the home, have greater job title, have membership to the
contributory and special regimes, be located in higher socioeconomic strata and
have more education, are associated with a favorable perception of health.