Pre-hospital provider recognition of intimate partner violence.
The leading risk factor of morbidity and mortality in Victorian women aged between 15 and 45 years is intimate partner violence (IPV) (approximately 8 times than that of smoking). Paramedics are frequently the first point of contact for victims of IPV. Due to this unique viewpoint, paramedics have the advantage of potentially identifying and reporting IPV, which can then result in early intervention. This article will summarise the literature regarding pre-hospital provider knowledge of IPV.
Edlin
Alex
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Monash University, Department of Community Emergency Health and Paramedic Practice, McMahons Rd, Frankston 3199, Victoria, Australia.
Williams
Brett
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Williams
Angela
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001315:Australia; D017007:Duty to Warn / Q000941:ethics*; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000941:ethics*; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D019221:Mandatory Reporting / Q000941:ethics*; D008403:Mass Screening; D008875:Middle Aged; D011361:Professional Competence; D012307:Risk Factors; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000941:ethics*; D055815:Young Adult