Citation

Hedin LW. Lakartidningen 2002; 99(20): 2268-9, 2272-4.

Vernacular Title

Kvinnomisshandel ar ett folkhalsoproblem. Alla kvinnor over 14 ar som soker vard

Affiliation

Polishögskolan, Oslo. lena.w.hedin@isf.uib.no

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, Sveriges Lakarforbund)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

12082943

Abstract

Abuse does not appear to be restricted to a specific sociodemographic group of women, nor to a specific period in their lives. Screening for domestic violence provides an opportunity not only to disclose family abuse but also to take action to improve the safety and health of these women. All routine health care of women should incorporate direct questions about abuse, psychological as well as physical and sexual. Staff should be trained in how to integrate routine enquiries about abuse into their daily practice.

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