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Screening for partner violence during pregnancy
1University of Michigan Health System, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ann Arbor, MI, USA. eshadig@med.umich.edu
Objectives:
An analysis of the international literature on partner violence provides insights for health care providers caring for women.
Methods:
The current literature on partner violence epidemiology, screening, and interventions was reviewed, focusing on pregnancy.
Results:
Adolescent girls and pregnant women are at highest risk for partner violence and homicide.
Conclusions:
Health care providers need to offer clinical screening and interventions to prevent consequences of partner violence, including homicide.
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