Year: 2018
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Given the high prevalence and lifelong negative outcomes of childhood exposure to intimate partner violence (IPV), the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that pediatricians assess and provide intervention for IPV. 1 Clinicians must ensure that methods for IPV screening and intervention maximize safety.Leaving an abusive partner increases the risk for intimate partner homicide (IPH) 2 ; children are also at significant risk for homicide in this context.3 Among patients disclosing IPV at an adult emergency department, 61% were at high risk for IPH; children in the home were associated with increased risk.4 To our knowledge, no studies to date examine risk of IPH among adults in pediatric health care settings.Partner feels unsafe going home 56 (40.6) 74 (53.6) 8 (5.8) Abuser uses alcohol 48 (34.8)50 (36.2) 40 (29.0)Abuser uses drugs 56 (40.6) 40 (29.0)42 (30.4) a Yes to any of item 1, 2, or 3 indicates high danger.Yes to more than 4 of items 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 indicates high danger.
Language: English
Subfield: Health
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2901925989