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Adolescents' Experiences of Dating and Intimate Partner Violence: “Once Is Not Enough”
Author(s) -
Scheiman Lisa,
Zeoli April M.
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
the journal of midwifery and womens health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.543
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1542-2011
pISSN - 1526-9523
DOI - 10.1016/s1526-9523(03)00072-2
Subject(s) - domestic violence , dating violence , ask price , psychology , suicide prevention , medicine , poison control , medical emergency , economy , economics
Pregnant and parenting adolescents represent a significant proportion of the individuals directly affected by intimate partner violence. Although screening tools are useful, it is important to ask very specific questions to open lines of communication with adolescents. This article presents a clinical case that highlights the challenges of screening adolescents for intimate partner violence and offers suggestions for health care providers. Specific examples of screening questions are offered.