Citation

Zolotor AJ, Denham AC, Weil A. Prim. Care 2009; 36(1): 167-79, x.

Affiliation

Department of Family Medicine, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7595, USA. ajzolo@med.unc.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.pop.2008.10.010

PMID

19231608

Abstract

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a common problem, affecting large numbers of women, men, and children who present to primary care practices. It takes on many forms, including psychologic/emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, and its effects on the health of victims and their children are varied. Although many primary care physicians 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