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Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Violence
Benjamin Chan1, Carolyn Joy Sachs1
1UCLA Ronald Reagan | Olive View, 924 Westwood Boulevard, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA.
Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America
|April 6, 2023
Summary
Intimate partner violence and sexual violence are major public health issues affecting over a third of women and a quarter of men. Healthcare providers are key to identifying and managing these forms of abuse.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Medicine
Background:
- Intimate partner violence (IPV) and sexual violence (SV) pose significant public health challenges.
- These forms of violence result in substantial individual and societal costs.
- Prevalence data indicates high lifetime occurrence rates in the United States.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the prevalence of intimate partner violence and sexual violence.
- To emphasize the critical role of clinicians in addressing these issues.
- To underscore the importance of screening, identification, and management of IPV and SV.
Main Methods:
- The study summarizes existing data on the prevalence of IPV and SV.
- It reviews the impact and costs associated with these types of violence.
- It discusses the integral role of healthcare professionals in the continuum of care.
Main Results:
- Over one in three women (35.6%) and more than one in four men (28.5%) experience IPV or SV in their lifetime.
- IPV and SV are associated with significant individual and societal burdens.
- Clinicians are essential for early detection and intervention.
Conclusions:
- IPV and SV are widespread public health concerns requiring clinical attention.
- Healthcare providers are pivotal in the screening and management of victims.
- Effective identification and management strategies are crucial for mitigating harm.
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