Domestic Abuse

Question 1

types of domestic abuse

Answer 1

physical
verbal
emotional
financial
sexual

Question 2

what is coercive control

Answer 2

a pattern of behaviour
isolation and degradation
micro-regulation of all aspects of life

Question 3

who is most at risk of domestic abuse

Answer 3

women
long term illness or disability
mental health problem
women who are separated
pregnancy

Question 4

health consequences of domestic abuse

Answer 4

physical issues
chronic conditions
reproductive health
mental health
health harming behaviours

Question 5

what are signs of children who aren’t physically harmed

Answer 5

anxiety or depression
sleeping issues
nightmares
heightened startle response
truanting

Question 6

what are outcomes of ACEs

Answer 6

more likely to get involved in health harming behaviours - smoking, alcohol and drug misuse

Question 7

how can you recognise abuse

Answer 7

low self esteem
victims may appear fearful
constant phoning or texting by a partner when they are with you
missed or frequent appointments

Question 8

what is AVDR

Answer 8

ask
validate
document
refer

Question 9

what five things can dentists do to aid DV victims

Answer 9

put cards in toilets
have staff wear ASC badges
allow patients to use phone in surgery
link with domestic abuse agencies
develop a protocol