title: The impact of domestic violence on individuals.
abstract: There is extensive evidence of the adverse effects of domestic violence across all age groups and cultural backgrounds. The impact of domestic violence may be long-term, affecting emotional adjustment, physical health and subsequent relationships. Health professionals should be aware of the confounding effect of youth, age and cultural diversity on presentation. Shame and isolation militate against disclosure. Specific, sensitive questioning that incorporates awareness of cultural and social issues is essential to detect domestic violence and initiate appropriate assistance.
authors.affiliation: Key Centre for Women's Health in Society, University of Melbourne, Carlton, VIC.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Astbury
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Atkinson
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Duke
authors.forename: P L
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Easteal
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Kurrle
authors.forename: P R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Tait
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Turner
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001315:Australia / Q000453:epidemiology; D002648:Child; D017579:Domestic Violence / Q000523:psychology; D004641:Emigration and Immigration; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008913:Minority Groups; D011247:Pregnancy; D000095283:Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples