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Battered women: a medical problem requiring detection.

B Rounsaville, M M Weissman

    International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine
    |January 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    Emergency room physicians encountered 37 women treated for physical abuse, with most presenting with head and neck injuries. Many preferred discussing abuse with physicians over psychiatric care, highlighting prevention opportunities.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medicine
    • Public Health
    • Trauma Care

    Background:

    • Physical abuse is a significant public health issue.
    • Emergency departments are critical points for identifying victims of abuse.
    • Non-psychiatric physicians play a role in addressing abuse.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify women seeking treatment for physical abuse in an emergency room setting.
    • To characterize the demographic and injury patterns of abused women.
    • To explore physician and patient attitudes towards abuse intervention.

    Main Methods:

    • A one-month observational study.
    • Data collection from surgical and psychiatric services in a university hospital emergency room.
    • Analysis of patient demographics, injury types, and treatment acceptance.

    Main Results:

    • Thirty-seven women were identified as victims of physical abuse.
    • Abused women constituted 3.8% of surgical emergency room admissions.
    • Common injuries included head and neck contusions; most women preferred discussing abuse with physicians rather than accepting psychiatric treatment.

    Conclusions:

    • Non-psychiatric physicians can identify and initiate conversations about physical abuse.
    • Early intervention and physician encouragement are crucial for abused women.
    • Preventive strategies should involve training non-psychiatric physicians to address domestic violence.

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