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Dating violence
1Department of Family and Community Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
Pediatric Clinics of North America
|May 6, 1998
Summary
Dating violence is a significant issue affecting adolescents and young adults, with high prevalence. Healthcare providers should screen young patients for dating violence and implement community prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- Public Health
- Adolescent Medicine
Background:
- Dating violence poses significant challenges for pediatric healthcare providers.
- It affects a broad age range, from high school to early adulthood.
- Prevalence of dating violence is notably higher than intimate partner violence in married couples.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the challenges of dating violence in pediatric care.
- To emphasize the need for screening and prevention of dating violence among adolescents and young adults.
Main Methods:
- This study is a review of the literature on dating violence.
- It synthesizes information on prevalence, at-risk populations, and healthcare provider roles.
Main Results:
- Both males and females are at risk for perpetration and victimization in dating violence.
- The age range for dating violence extends from high school to early adult years.
Conclusions:
- Physicians and healthcare providers must screen all adolescent and young adult patients for dating violence.
- Primary prevention initiatives at the community level are crucial to combat dating violence.