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Pediatric Clinics of North America Apr 2021Men and women experience severe domestic violence (DV) and intimate partner violence (IPV); however, women and children remain especially vulnerable. Violence along the... (Review)
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Men and women experience severe domestic violence (DV) and intimate partner violence (IPV); however, women and children remain especially vulnerable. Violence along the DV/IPV continuum has been recognized as a type of child maltreatment and a child's awareness that a caregiver is being harmed or at risk of harm is sufficient to induce harmful sequelae. Consequences of these abusive behaviors are associated with mental and physical health consequences. Health care professionals can screen, identify, and manage this pathology in affected families while educating communities to these pernicious effects.
Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Child; Child Abuse; Child, Preschool; Domestic Violence; Female; Humans; Infant; Intimate Partner Violence; Male; Mental Health
PubMed: 33678299
DOI: 10.1016/j.pcl.2020.12.011 -
The Lancet. Psychiatry Feb 2017Violence against women is widely recognised as a violation of human rights and a public health problem. In this Series paper, we argue that violence against women is... (Review)
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Violence against women is widely recognised as a violation of human rights and a public health problem. In this Series paper, we argue that violence against women is also a prominent public mental health problem, and that mental health professionals should be identifying, preventing, and responding to violence against women more effectively. The most common forms of violence against women are domestic abuse and sexual violence, and victimisation is associated with an increased risk of mental disorder. Despite clinical guidance on the role of mental health professionals in identifying violence against women and responding appropriately, poor identification persists and can lead to non-engagement with services and poor response to treatment. We highlight that little research has been done on how to improve identification and treatment of victims and perpetrators in contact with mental health services, but that mental health services could play a major role in primary and secondary prevention of violence against women.
Topics: Battered Women; Domestic Violence; Female; Humans; Mental Disorders; Mental Health; Mental Health Services; Patient Acceptance of Health Care; Sex Offenses
PubMed: 27856393
DOI: 10.1016/S2215-0366(16)30261-9 -
The Medical Clinics of North America May 2015Intimate partner violence (IPV) can be defined in many ways and encompasses many different types of physical and emotional abuse. IPV affects the health, safety, and... (Review)
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Intimate partner violence (IPV) can be defined in many ways and encompasses many different types of physical and emotional abuse. IPV affects the health, safety, and quality of life for women, men, and children worldwide, regardless of race, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. The health effects include acute trauma; a wide range of physical and mental sequelae; and, for some, death. Because of the serious consequences of IPV, both the Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization identify IPV as a significant public health issue.
Topics: Domestic Violence; Female; Humans; Male; Prevalence; Quality of Life; Risk Factors; Sexual Partners; Socioeconomic Factors; Spouse Abuse; Women's Health
PubMed: 25841604
DOI: 10.1016/j.mcna.2015.01.012 -
Annals of Emergency Medicine Sep 2019
Topics: Domestic Violence; Emergency Medical Services; Humans; Risk Management
PubMed: 31445564
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2019.05.005 -
International Review of Psychiatry... Oct 2016
Topics: Depression; Disclosure; Domestic Violence; Female; Global Health; Humans; Intimate Partner Violence; Male; Mental Health Services
PubMed: 27696956
DOI: 10.1080/09540261.2016.1234810 -
Soins. Psychiatrie 2018
Topics: Adult; Child; Domestic Violence; Female; France; Homicide; Humans; Male; Sex Offenses; Spouse Abuse
PubMed: 29551148
DOI: 10.1016/j.spsy.2018.01.001 -
British Dental Journal Feb 2023
Topics: Humans; Child; Domestic Violence; Child Abuse; Dentistry
PubMed: 36765222
DOI: 10.1038/s41415-023-5522-5 -
Lancet (London, England) Mar 2016
Topics: China; Domestic Violence; Female; Humans
PubMed: 27025172
DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(16)00689-9 -
International Review of Psychiatry... Oct 2016Domestic violence affects every age group and is present throughout the life span, but, while the mental health impact of domestic violence is clearly established in... (Review)
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Domestic violence affects every age group and is present throughout the life span, but, while the mental health impact of domestic violence is clearly established in working age adults, less is known about the nature and impact of domestic violence among older adults. This review, therefore, aimed to synthesize findings on the prevalence, nature, and impact of domestic violence among older adults, and its identification and management. Electronic searches were conducted of Medline, PsycINFO, Cinahl, and Embase to identify studies reporting on the mental health and domestic violence in older adults. Findings suggested that, although prevalence figures are variable, the likely lifetime prevalence for women over the age of 65 is between 20-30%. Physical abuse is suggested to decrease with age, but rates of emotional abuse appear to be stable over the lifespan. Among older adults, domestic violence is strongly associated with physical and mental health problems, and the scarce research comparing the impact of domestic violence across the age cohorts suggests that the physical health of older victims may be more severely affected than younger victims. In contrast, there is evidence that older victims may experience less psychological distress in response to domestic violence than younger victims. Internationally, evidence on the management of domestic violence in older adults is sparse. Findings suggest, however, that identification of domestic violence is poor among older adults, and there are very limited options for onwards referral and support.
Topics: Aged; Domestic Violence; Elder Abuse; Humans; Mental Health
PubMed: 27564268
DOI: 10.1080/09540261.2016.1215294 -
The Practising Midwife Jan 2016The Confidential enquiry into maternal and child health (CEMACH) (2004) set the standard for maternity care to protect women from domestic violence. Twelve women who... (Review)
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The Confidential enquiry into maternal and child health (CEMACH) (2004) set the standard for maternity care to protect women from domestic violence. Twelve women who were murdered by their partner and 43 further deaths from disclosure with no appropriate referrals prompted the routine enquiry for domestic violence to be initiated in 2000. The death rate from domestic violence had marginally decreased slightly in the latest report from The Centre for Maternal and Child Enquiries (CMACE) (2011) with 11 women murdered by their partner and 34 further deaths from disclosure with no referrals. The aim of this article is to review the current literature in order to explore evidence that questions the confidence of midwives when asking about domestic violence in pregnancy. The article aims to highlight the concerns that midwives face when confronted with a positive disclosure of domestic violence, and to provide a flow chart to aid in referral.
Topics: Attitude of Health Personnel; Domestic Violence; Female; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Humans; Midwifery; Nurse's Role; Nurse-Patient Relations; Pregnancy; Pregnant Women; Prenatal Care; Spouse Abuse; Surveys and Questionnaires
PubMed: 26975130
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