Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Preventive Healthcare Services01:30

Preventive Healthcare Services

Preventive healthcare services keep people healthy via frequent check-ups, screening, and counseling. They primarily aid in disease prevention rather than treating an acute or chronic illness. Preventive treatment also keeps individuals productive and energetic, allowing them to work well into their retirement years. Examples of preventive care services include:
Specialized Care Centers and Settings-I01:30

Specialized Care Centers and Settings-I

Specialized care settings or centers are situated in convenient locations within the community and offer care to a specific group or population. They consist of daycare facilities, mental health facilities, rural health facilities, educational institutions, industries, shelters for the homeless, and rehabilitation facilities.
Daycare centers
They provide several functions. Some facilities care for healthy newborns and children whose parents work, while others are medically focused and care for...
SBAR II: Application of SBAR01:14

SBAR II: Application of SBAR

SBAR is an effective communication tool used by healthcare professionals to communicate patient information accurately. SBAR stands for Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation. For a better understanding, an example is given below.
SBAR Report from a Nurse to a Health Care Provider
S: "Hello, Dr. Smith. This is Jane, RN, from the Med Surg unit. I am calling to tell you about Ms. White in Room 210, who is experiencing increased pain and redness at her incision site. Her recent...
Barriers to Effective Communication I01:30

Barriers to Effective Communication I

A communication barrier is any distortion or interruption during a conversation, resulting in miscommunication of the message. A good communicator should know these barriers and continuously check for the listener's understanding by obtaining feedback.
Communication barriers include the following:
Physiological barriers: They are limitations caused by a person's health condition or disability, such as hearing loss, poor eyesight, illness, or unconsciousness. An example to overcome this barrier...
Barriers to Effective Communication II01:21

Barriers to Effective Communication II

The barriers to effective communication also include cultural barriers, semantic barriers, gender barriers, and time constraints.
Cultural barriers:
Differences in values, beliefs, religion, knowledge, and tradition can significantly impact communication. Awareness of nonverbal cues is critical, especially when conversing with a patient from a different culture. What appears appropriate in one culture may be inappropriate in another.
Semantic barriers:
As a result of their tendency to use...
Community Based Intervention01:30

Community Based Intervention

Community-based interventions in mental health represent a paradigm shift from institution-centered care to treatments embedded within the fabric of local communities. By prioritizing inclusion and leveraging existing societal structures, this approach fosters a supportive environment conducive to addressing mental health challenges while promoting individual dignity and agency.
Foundations of Community Mental Health Programs
Central to the success of community-based interventions is the...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Structural intervention at one bridge decreases the overall jumping suicide rate in Victoria, Australia.

Epidemiology and psychiatric sciences·2023
Same author

Searching for intra-cloud positive leaders in VHF.

Scientific reports·2023
Same author

Increasing Protein Intake to Help Older Adults Increase Muscle Strength and Function: A Pilot, Single-Arm Investigation Using Coaching and a Per-Meal Protein Prescription.

JAR life·2023
Same author

Real-Time Suicide Surveillance: Comparison of International Surveillance Systems and Recommended Best Practice.

Archives of suicide research : official journal of the International Academy for Suicide Research·2022
Same author

Shifts in learning assistants' self-determination due to COVID-19 disruptions in Calculus II course delivery.

International journal of STEM education·2021
Same author

A distinct negative leader propagation mode.

Scientific reports·2021

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 25, 2026

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care
14:32

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Published on: February 16, 2011

Screening for abuse: barriers and opportunities.

D D'Avolio1, J W Hawkins, L A Haggerty

  • 1Boston College School of Nursing, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA.

Health Care for Women International
|January 30, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Domestic abuse significantly impacts pregnant women, affecting birth outcomes. This study examines psychological responses to abuse and explores barriers to screening pregnant women for domestic violence.

More Related Videos

Integrating Computerized Linguistic and Social Network Analyses to Capture Addiction Recovery Capital in an Online Community
08:53

Integrating Computerized Linguistic and Social Network Analyses to Capture Addiction Recovery Capital in an Online Community

Published on: May 31, 2019

Universal Screening for Prevention of Reading, Writing, and Math Disabilities in Spanish
14:43

Universal Screening for Prevention of Reading, Writing, and Math Disabilities in Spanish

Published on: July 18, 2020

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 25, 2026

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care
14:32

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Published on: February 16, 2011

Integrating Computerized Linguistic and Social Network Analyses to Capture Addiction Recovery Capital in an Online Community
08:53

Integrating Computerized Linguistic and Social Network Analyses to Capture Addiction Recovery Capital in an Online Community

Published on: May 31, 2019

Universal Screening for Prevention of Reading, Writing, and Math Disabilities in Spanish
14:43

Universal Screening for Prevention of Reading, Writing, and Math Disabilities in Spanish

Published on: July 18, 2020

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Domestic abuse is a leading cause of injury and death for women of childbearing age in the U.S.
  • Understanding the impact of abuse on pregnant women is crucial for improving maternal and infant health.
  • Prenatal care settings present an opportunity for domestic abuse screening.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate how pregnant women's psychological and behavioral responses to domestic abuse influence birth outcomes.
  • To identify supports and barriers to implementing domestic abuse screening in prenatal care settings.
  • To provide recommendations for enhancing domestic abuse screening rates.

Main Methods:

  • Recruited a diverse sample of pregnant women from 8 prenatal care sites.
  • Utilized the Abuse Assessment Screen, a validated clinical instrument, for abuse screening.
  • Documented screening rates and observed implementation challenges over a 2.5-year period.

Main Results:

  • Significant variation in abuse screening rates across different prenatal care sites was observed.
  • Identified specific supports and barriers encountered during the implementation of the abuse screening program.
  • The study highlights inconsistencies in routine screening for domestic abuse among pregnant women.

Conclusions:

  • Effective screening for domestic abuse during pregnancy requires addressing identified barriers.
  • Improving screening rates is essential to identify at-risk pregnant women and mitigate adverse birth outcomes.
  • Systematic implementation of validated screening tools can improve detection and intervention for domestic abuse in prenatal care.