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Family violence: an overview

E J Alpert1, S Cohen, R D Sege

  • 1Boston University School of Medicine, MA 02118, USA. ealpert@bu.edu

Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
|January 1, 1997
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Interpersonal violence, including family and intimate partner violence, is a significant public health issue. Understanding its definitions and epidemiology is crucial for prevention and intervention efforts.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Sociology
  • Criminology

Background:

  • Interpersonal violence encompasses fatal and nonfatal acts intended to cause harm.
  • Family violence includes child maltreatment, intimate-partner violence, and elder mistreatment.
  • Abuse is defined as a pattern of power used to control another person.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the definitions of interpersonal violence.
  • To examine the epidemiology of family and intimate relationship violence.
  • To highlight the public health impact and at-risk populations.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of definitions and epidemiological data.
  • Analysis of existing research on interpersonal violence.
  • Synthesis of information on family violence subtypes.

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Main Results:

  • Violence is a major public health problem in the U.S.
  • Assailants are often related to or acquainted with victims.
  • Children and adolescents are identified as particularly vulnerable populations.

Conclusions:

  • Interpersonal violence requires comprehensive understanding and attention.
  • The study and practice of interpersonal violence are evolving fields.
  • Increased training in medical settings is needed for addressing violence.