@article{ref1,
title="Consequences of Intimate Partner Violence on Child Witnesses: A Systematic Review of the Literature",
journal="Journal of child and adolescent psychiatric nursing",
year="2011",
author="Wood, Samantha L. and Sommers, Marilyn S.",
volume="24",
number="4",
pages="223-236",
abstract="PROBLEM:  Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious social problem that affects all members of a household. Approximately 22% of violent crimes perpetrated against women and 3% against men are related to IPV, and often children witness these crimes. This paper addresses the evidence related to the short- and long-term consequences on the physical, psychosocial, and emotional status of child witnesses. METHODS:  A systemic review and analysis of the literature was performed with 24 articles from 2000 to 2010 that were identified through electronic search strategies. FINDINGS:  Differences were found in the behaviors of children who witness and do not witness IPV that have short- and long-term consequences and affect relationships with same-sex peers, dating partners, and future partners with a clear pattern of dose-response. CONCLUSIONS:  Healthcare providers can implement theoretically driven, gender and culturally appropriate interventions for children with a history of IPV exposure with outcomes that positively affect the lives of children.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1073-6077",
doi="10.1111/j.1744-6171.2011.00302.x",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-6171.2011.00302.x"
}