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Health care barriers and interventions for battered women

M T Loring¹, R W Smith

¹Department of Mental Health and Human Services, College of Health Sciences, Georgia State University, Atlanta 30303-3083.

Public Health Reports (Washington, D.C. : 1974)

|May 1, 1994

Summary

Family violence, a significant public health issue, often goes unrecognized in battered women presenting with injuries. Healthcare providers must address barriers to identification and treatment for nonphysical effects.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Sociology
Medical Practice

Background:

Family violence is a pervasive public health concern.
Battered women frequently seek medical attention for physical injuries but are often not identified as victims of abuse.
The nonphysical effects of abuse are frequently overlooked, leading to inadequate treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the literature identifying barriers to recognizing and treating battered women.
To understand how these barriers contribute to the broader public health problem of family violence.
To examine the multifaceted needs of victims and potential intervention strategies.

Main Methods:

Literature review to identify barriers in recognizing and treating battered women.

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Analysis of factors contributing to victims' reluctance to self-identify.

Examination of healthcare provider attitudes as a barrier.

Description of current intervention strategies in the United States.

Main Results:

Barriers exist at both the victim and provider levels.
Victims may fear identification; providers may fail to recognize abuse beyond physical injuries.
A comprehensive approach involving medical, criminal justice, and social models is necessary.

Conclusions:

Recognizing and treating battered women requires addressing systemic barriers.
Interventions must be multifaceted, encompassing medical, legal, and social support systems.
Effective strategies are crucial for improving outcomes for victims of family violence.