Intimate partner violence.
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a common problem affecting many women who present to obstetrics and gynecology practices. It takes on many forms, including psychologic/emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, and its effects on the health of victims and their children vary. Although many women's health care professionals may be uncomfortable inquiring about IPV, a knowledge of patients' IPV victimization may help physicians develop a better understanding of patients' presenting symptoms and health risks, form more effective therapeutic relationships, and work toward reducing the myriad health risks associated with IPV.
Zolotor
Adam J
AJ
Department of Family Medicine, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7595, USA. ajzolo@med.unc.edu
Denham
Amy C
AC
Weil
Amy
A
D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse; D005195:Family Relations; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014481:United States