"Domestic violence".
Domestic violence is no respector of persons but may involve spouses or cohabiting adults across all socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious groups. It is no respect or of community. The abuse can be physical, sexual, or emotional/psychological. It can be economic and be demonstrated by neglect. Nursing care for the problem of domestic abuse needs to be directed at primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. Care for victims and victimizers of domestic violence involves a collaborative relationship with other professionals as well as interagency cross referrals that involve health, welfare, refuge, and judicial protective services.
Davidhizar
Ruth
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Giger
Joy Newman
JN
D017579:Domestic Violence / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D011902:Rape; D013179:Spouse Abuse