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The impact of domestic violence on individuals
Author(s) -
Astbury Jill,
Atkinson Judy,
Duke Janet E,
Easteal Patricia,
Kurrle Susan E,
Talt Paul R,
Turner Jane
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
medical journal of australia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.904
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1326-5377
pISSN - 0025-729X
DOI - 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2000.tb139274.x
Subject(s) - shame , domestic violence , confounding , social isolation , psychology , cultural diversity , human factors and ergonomics , diversity (politics) , isolation (microbiology) , occupational safety and health , injury prevention , poison control , suicide prevention , presentation (obstetrics) , social psychology , clinical psychology , medicine , developmental psychology , environmental health , psychiatry , political science , microbiology and biotechnology , radiology , pathology , law , biology
There is extensive evidence of the adverse effects of domestic violence across all age groups and cultural backgrounds. The impact of domestic violence may be long‐term, affecting emotional adjustment, physical health and subsequent relationships. Health professionals should be aware of the confounding effect of youth, age and cultural diversity on presentation. Shame and isolation militate against disclosure. Specific, sensitive questioning that incorporates awareness of cultural and social issues is essential to detect domestic violence and initiate appropriate assistance.