Extensive research indicates that intimate partner violence (IPV) poses a significant risk to
the physical health of women. IPV is associated with increased mortality, injury and …

This article is Part 2 of a review of factors hindering battered women's chances of leaving
violent relationships. Part 1 covered major external inhibiting factors (eg, women's economic …

Intimate partner violence (IPV) affects the use of health care by increasing the risk of poor
health outcomes. IPV victims seek health services as often as others but are less likely to …

AimThis longitudinal study was designed to address four research questions and the
hypothesis; that adults living in a rural community receiving primary health care and …

Despite the need and the potential for healthcare providers to play an active role in
prevention and intervention into domestic violence, there is little evidence that they are …

Background: The incidence of acute cases of intimate partner violence (IPV) in the
Emergency Department (ED) patients is between 2 and 7.2%. Ongoing IPV may be an …

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a common occurrence in Australian society and has far
reaching health, social and economic impacts, particularly for females who are the most …

Intimate partner violence (IPV) has a major impact on the health and well-being of women.
The need for a coordinated response from health care professions encountering IPV …

Background Previous work has demonstrated that much violence requiring medical help is
not recorded by the police. Sharing emergency department data on victims of violence is …

Background Domestic violence (DV), also known as intimate partner violence (IPV), is one of
the leading causes of serious injury among women of childbearing age. As first responders …