Empowering women in a violent society. Role of the family physician.
Despite erosion of key societal institutions, family physicians have remained a focal point for many troubled individuals--particularly women. The prevalence and types of abuse women experience and the effects on women's lives are summarized. Disclosures of abuse can affect family physicians. Increased awareness of gender role socialization messages for women is also relevant to family practice.
Department of Psychiatry, McMaster University in Hamilton, Ont.
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D002170:Canada / Q000453:epidemiology; D003717:Denial, Psychological; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing; D005194:Family Practice / Q000193:education / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005783:Gender Identity; D006167:Guilt; D006801:Humans; D010819:Physician's Role; D011209:Power, Psychological; D015995:Prevalence; D012650:Self Disclosure; D012940:Social Problems; D012951:Socialization; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014754:Violence; D016387:Women's Health; D014932:Women's Health Services