(FINAL) Chapter 12: Fam Violence/Health Issues Flashcards
Intimate Partner Violence
Abuse b/w spouses, couples, exes.
Who’s more likely to be a target in IPV?
Women more likely to be target , young adults more likely than old to be victims, highest rate among multiracial and native Americans
What are the 3 things in the cycle of domestic violence?
Tension builds, violent event, honeymoon phase
Who is the most common target in child maltreatment?
Girls are the most common target, the most common perp are parents (esp. mom)
True or False: Child most often knows the abuser in sexual abuse?
True
What is Munchausen syndrome by proxy?
Caregiver lies about causes of illness in child
What are the different forms of elder mistreatment?
Physical, Neglect, Money exploitation, Isolation, Psychological
What % of older Americans each year experience elder mistreatment?
10%
Who are the most common abusers in elder abuse?
Adult children, spouse/other family member, mid 40’s white, H.S. degree or less
Prevention in elder mistreatment
Tries to stop harmful behavior from happening in the 1st place
Intervention in elder mistreatment?
Stepping in to reduce negative effects of harmful behavior that’s already happened
Who is more likely to have depression?
Women
What is the #1 cause of preventable disease, death?
Smoking
2 cause of death?
Overweight/obesity (rate in US increased)
Who is more likely to complete suicide?
Men
