Domestic violence and children.
Domestic violence affects the lives of many Americans, including children. It is imperative that primary care providers working with children, including pediatric nurse practitioners, understand the dynamics of domestic violence, recognize domestic violence, and intervene appropriately. Domestic violence places children at risk physically, emotionally, and developmentally. The effect on children who witness domestic violence will be discussed. Primary care providers have a professional responsibility to screen for domestic violence. The primary care provider can play a pivotal role in breaking the cycle of family violence by timely identification of and appropriate intervention for domestic violence.
Hornor
Gail
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Columbus Children's Hospital, Center for Child and Family Advocacy, Colmbus, Ohio 43205, USA. hornorg@chi.osu.edu
D001294:Attitude to Health; D002648:Child; D002669:Child Welfare / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000523:psychology; D017579:Domestic Violence / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology*; D015277:Hotlines; D006801:Humans; D007255:Information Services; D020407:Internet; D008403:Mass Screening; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000458:organization & administration*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D002666:Psychology, Child; D012307:Risk Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States