title: Cultural considerations in the assessment and treatment of intrafamilial abuse.
abstract: Cultural and subcultural factors can have a marked impact upon reporting, assessment, and treatment of abuse and family violence. Values and beliefs associated with three specific rural situations--small towns, Native American reservations, and cliques of health professionals--are examined and case illustrations are presented. Recommendations are offered for refining assessment and treatment strategies in these settings.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D003469:Culture; D005196:Family Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007179:Incest; D008297:Male; D012742:Sex Offenses; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000517:prevention & control*