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Battered women. A surgical problem

B Brismar, K Tunér

    Acta Chirurgica Scandinavica
    |January 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    Domestic violence, or battering, caused emergency injuries in 29% of women studied. Surgeons should identify abuse and connect patients with support services, as victims rarely seek help independently.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical research
    • Public health
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Emergency room admissions for injuries often stem from interpersonal violence.
    • Identifying the cause of injuries is crucial for appropriate patient care and intervention.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the prevalence of battering as a cause of emergency injuries in women.
    • To highlight the role of healthcare professionals in addressing domestic violence.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 456 women's medical records.
    • Inclusion of patients from Surgery and Oto-rhinolaryngology departments at Huddinge Hospital.

    Main Results:

    • Battering was identified as the cause of injury in 29% of cases.

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  • The majority of abused women were victims of intimate partner violence (husbands, fiancés, cohabitees).

    • Conclusions:

    • Accident surgeons play a vital role in detecting domestic violence.
    • Healthcare providers should facilitate access to social support services for abused women.