E M Shadigian1, S T Bauer. 1. University of Michigan Health System, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ann Arbor, MI, USA. eshadig@med.umich.edu
Abstract
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. CONCLUSIONS: Health care providers need to offer clinical screening and interventions to prevent consequences of partner violence, including homicide.
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. CONCLUSIONS: Health care providers need to offer clinical screening and interventions to prevent consequences of partner violence, including homicide.
Authors: Jordan L Thomas; Jessica B Lewis; Isabel Martinez; Shayna D Cunningham; Moiuri Siddique; Jonathan N Tobin; Jeannette R Ickovics Journal: BMC Pregnancy Childbirth Date: 2019-04-26 Impact factor: 3.007