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Screening for partner violence during pregnancy
Author(s) -
Shadigian E.M.,
Bauer S.T.
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
international journal of gynecology and obstetrics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.895
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1879-3479
pISSN - 0020-7292
DOI - 10.1016/j.ijgo.2003.07.001
Subject(s) - medicine , domestic violence , psychological intervention , homicide , pregnancy , poison control , health care , epidemiology , suicide prevention , occupational safety and health , family medicine , medical emergency , psychiatry , pathology , biology , economics , genetics , economic growth
Objectives: An analysis of the international literature on partner violence provides insights for health care providers caring for women. Methods: The current literature on partner violence epidemiology, screening, and interventions was reviewed, focusing on pregnancy. Results: Adolescent girls and pregnant women are at highest risk for partner violence and homicide. Conclusion: Health care providers need to offer clinical screening and interventions to prevent consequences of partner violence, including homicide.