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Evaluating intimate partner violence.

Sharon M Valente1

  • 1University of Southern California, USA. sharon.valente@med.va.gov

Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
|December 14, 2002
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Intimate partner violence (IPV) affects millions of women annually, with healthcare providers identifying only a fraction. Culturally sensitive approaches are crucial for assessing and managing IPV in African-American women.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Sociology
  • Women's Health

Background:

  • Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant public health issue with broad demographic impact.
  • IPV affects women across all demographics, irrespective of gender, age, or sexual orientation.
  • The economic and health costs associated with violent crime, including IPV, are substantial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the incidence, assessment, and management of intimate partner violence (IPV).
  • To adopt a cultural perspective focusing on the values, strengths, and healthcare needs of African-American women.
  • To highlight the importance of culturally competent care in addressing IPV.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive review of published scientific literature.
  • Utilization of data from the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics.

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  • Inclusion of the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) and hypothetical case studies.

    • Main Results:

    • IPV affects a substantial portion of the population, with estimates suggesting over 10% experience it in their lifetime.
    • Approximately 22% of women are physically assaulted by an intimate partner.
    • Annual reports indicate 3 to 4.4 million women experience battering, likely an underestimation.

    Conclusions:

    • Healthcare professionals detect fewer than 5% of battered women, leading to delayed diagnosis and treatment.
    • Cultural factors, including beliefs and norms, significantly influence the evaluation, treatment, and referral processes for IPV.
    • Clinicians must be vigilant in case detection, education, prevention, and treatment of IPV, employing culturally sensitive strategies.