Domestic violence against women (DVAW) is a significant human rights issue and public health concern worldwide. A study analyzed data from Demographic and Health Surveys in five sub-Saharan African countries—Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, and Tanzania—examining the impact of DVAW on women’s self-rated health status (SRHS). The study included 38,882 women aged 15 to 49. Results showed that over half of the participants rated their health as good. However, a clear negative correlation was found between experiences of domestic violence and SRHS. Women who faced emotional violence were 24% less likely to rate their health positively, while those experiencing physical violence and sexual violence were 16% and 28% less likely, respectively. Additionally, women who reported experiencing any form of violence had a 23% lower likelihood of better health ratings. The study also identified that a higher socioeconomic status, fruit and vegetable consumption, and non-smoking were associated with better SRHS. The findings highlight the necessity for targeted interventions in sub-Saharan Africa, including routine screenings for gender-based violence in healthcare settings to support victims effectively.