Citation

Konchak PS. J. Am. Osteopath. Assoc. 1998; 98(12 Suppl): S11-4.

Affiliation

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford 08084-1504, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, American Osteopathic Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9929994

Abstract

Domestic violence is a serious, complex, public health problem, which is more common than many physicians realize. Although certain characteristics may be associated with the victim and perpetrator, they have limited value in identification or prediction of partner violence. Any woman may be a victim and any man, a perpetrator; therefore, universal screening for partner abuse is encouraged. The medical and psychological consequences of domestic violence are often of tragic proportion, for both the woman and her children. Unfortunately, unless asked directly and in a supportive fashion, many women will remain silent and continue to be victimized.

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