Citation

Shadigian EM, Bauer ST. Int. J. Gynaecol. Obstet. 2004; 84(3): 273-280.

Affiliation

University of Michigan Health System, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ann Arbor, MI, USA. eshadig@med.umich.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.ijgo.2003.07.001

PMID

15001383

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.

Language: en