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Domestic violence and children
1Columbus Children's Hospital, Center for Child and Family Advocacy, Colmbus, Ohio 43205, USA. hornorg@chi.osu.edu
Summary
Domestic violence significantly harms children, impacting their physical, emotional, and developmental well-being. Primary care providers are crucial for early identification and intervention to break the cycle of family violence.
Area of Science:
- Child Health
- Public Health
- Family Medicine
Background:
- Domestic violence is a pervasive issue affecting numerous American families and children.
- Children exposed to domestic violence face significant physical, emotional, and developmental risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To underscore the critical role of primary care providers, including pediatric nurse practitioners, in addressing domestic violence.
- To emphasize the necessity for healthcare professionals to understand, recognize, and appropriately intervene in cases of domestic violence affecting children.
Main Methods:
- This abstract discusses the impact of domestic violence on children who witness it.
- It highlights the professional responsibility of primary care providers to screen for domestic violence.
Main Results:
- Children exposed to domestic violence experience adverse physical, emotional, and developmental outcomes.
- Primary care providers are positioned to identify and intervene in domestic violence situations.
Conclusions:
- Primary care providers have a pivotal role in breaking the cycle of family violence through timely identification and intervention.
- Screening for domestic violence by primary care providers is essential for child protection and well-being.