Citation

Zolotor AJ, Denham AC, Weil A. Obstet. Gynecol. Clin. North Am. 2009; 36(4): 847-860.

Affiliation

Department of Family Medicine, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, CB# 7595, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7595, USA; Injury Prevention Research Center, CB# 7505, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.ogc.2009.10.011

PMID

19944304

Abstract

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a common problem affecting many women who present to obstetrics and gynecology practices. It takes on many forms, including psychologic/emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, and its effects on the health of victims and their children vary. Although many women's health care professionals may be uncomfortable inquiring about IPV, a knowledge of patients' IPV victimization may help physicians develop a better understanding of patients' presenting symptoms and health risks, form more effective therapeutic relationships, and work toward reducing the myriad health risks associated with IPV.

Language: en