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. 2002 Spring;52(1):18-22; quiz 23, 26.

"Domestic violence"

Ruth Davidhizar, Joy Newman Giger
  • PMID: 11980109

"Domestic violence"

Ruth Davidhizar et al. J Pract Nurs. 2002 Spring.

Abstract

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.

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