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Intimate-partner domestic violence in the U.S.
Statistics on domestic violence show the wide scope of the problem.
Oct 29, 2018
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USPSTF recommends screening women for partner violence
(HealthDay)—Clinicians should screen women of reproductive age for intimate partner violence (IPV) and refer women to ongoing support services if necessary, according to a U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) final ...
Oct 24, 2018
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The Violence Against Women Act is unlikely to reduce intimate partner violence – here's why
Leigh Goodmark, University of Maryland, Baltimore
Oct 17, 2018
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Childhood abuse linked to increased arthritis risk in adulthood
In a survey-based study of 21,889 adults in Canada, severe and/or frequent physical abuse during childhood and frequent childhood exposure to intimate partner violence were linked with higher risks or arthritis during adulthood ...
Oct 17, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Prenatal exposure to violence leads to increased toddler aggression toward mothers, study finds
Babies whose mothers experience interpersonal violence during pregnancy are more likely to exhibit aggression and defiance toward their mothers in toddlerhood, according to new research by Laura Miller-Graff, assistant professor ...
Aug 16, 2018
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'RITa' helps victims of domestic abuse in the safety of their doctors' office
Primary care practices in Rochester, N.Y., are pilot testing an app that screens patients for domestic violence and makes actionable recommendations for victims and their doctors.
Aug 1, 2018
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Intimate partner violence doesn't end with the relationship
Violence that occurs between intimate partners does not end with the relationship's conclusion, yet few resources exist to help survivors move beyond the betrayal of abusive relationships in order to begin new, healthy relationships.
Jul 11, 2018
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Male couples report as much domestic violence as straight couples
Nearly half of all men in a new study about intimate partner violence in male couples report being victims of abuse.
Jul 10, 2018
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What is the role of the physician when a patient discloses intimate partner violence perpetration?
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is prevalent and has lasting impacts on the health and well-being of the entire family involved. Unfortunately, very little research and guidance about how to address perpetration of IPV in ...
Jul 10, 2018
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How forced pregnancies and abortions deny women control over their own bodies
For most women in Australia, the decision about whether or not to have a baby is a profoundly personal one. But for some, control over this decision is taken away from them, usually by an abusive male partner. This can happen ...
Jul 2, 2018
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