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The battered woman

R A Chez1, R F Jones

  • 1University of South Florida, Tampa, USA.

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
|September 1, 1995
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Obstetrician-gynecologists encounter battered women regularly. Physicians can promote change by screening for domestic violence and connecting patients with community resources to combat this epidemic.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Domestic Violence Research

Background:

  • Domestic violence is a pervasive issue affecting women across all demographics.
  • Obstetrician-gynecologists are uniquely positioned to identify and support victims of abuse.
  • The healthcare system has a crucial role in addressing the epidemic of intimate partner violence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the prevalence of battered women in obstetrician-gynecologist practices.
  • To advocate for physicians to act as agents of change for patients experiencing domestic violence.
  • To emphasize the importance of integrating domestic violence screening and resource referral into routine care.

Main Methods:

  • Integrating routine screening questions for woman battering into primary care, obstetric, and gynecologic evaluations.
Keywords:
AmericasBehaviorCrimeDelivery Of Health CareDeveloped CountriesDomestic Violence--womenGynecologyHealthHealth PersonnelHealth ServicesInterpersonal RelationsMedicineNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaObstetricsPhysician-patient RelationsPrimary Health CareSocial ProblemsUnited StatesViolence--womenWomen

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  • Physicians becoming informed about available community resources for battered women.
  • Encouraging an activist role within the community to promote zero tolerance for domestic violence.

    • Main Results:

    • Routine screening can identify women experiencing domestic violence within obstetrician-gynecologist practices.
    • Physician intervention and referral to community resources can provide critical support to victims.
    • Community activism and a zero-tolerance stance are essential to combating domestic violence.

    Conclusions:

    • Obstetrician-gynecologists must routinely screen for domestic violence and provide resources.
    • Physicians can be powerful agents of change in addressing intimate partner violence.
    • A community-wide commitment to zero tolerance is vital to ending domestic violence.