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Understanding the intergenerational transmission of violence

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: Intimate partner violence is a major public health and human rights issue in South Africa. This violence tends to run in families and generations, with little change over time and devastating consequences at individual, family and community levels. Understanding the mechanisms for intergenerational transmission of violence may offer important clues for prevention and intervention to halt this recurrence. Health professionals are well placed to identify patients at risk and intervene in families characterised by interpersonal violence.

Source: South African Medical Journal

DOI: 10.7196/samj.2016.v106i11.12065

Authors: N Woollett, K Thomson

Institution: University of the Witwatersrand

Language: English

Topic: Intimate Partner and Family Violence

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $311