Intimate partner violence Flashcards
What are common characteristics of victim of violence? (there are 5)
Single/divorced woman Adolescent Poor Homes with EtOH or drugs Pregnant women
What are common characteristics of abusers? (2)
Verbally abusive
Seek control
What are common health problems experienced by victims of abuse? (5)
General poor physical/mental health DM HA PTSD SI Sleep disorders
What are physician barriers to helping abused patients (7)?
On the part of the patient:
fear shame assumptions about healthcare language/cultural/religious beliefs Sexual orientation Immigrant Abuser's threats
What are common reasons that patients stay in abusive relationships (5)?
Fear unknown (self or children) Economic constraints Socially isolated Feel responsible for abuse Promises of change from abuser seem legit Prior lack of intervention
True or false: it is appropriate to use words like domestic violence, abused, or battered
False
True or false, it is appropriate to use words like hurt, frightened, or treated badly
True
True or false: it is appropriate to recommend couple counseling?
False
True or false: it is appropriate to use the word alleged
False
True or false: it is appropriate to ask why he/she has not left the relationship
False
What are the most important determinants in assessing risk of danger in a relationship?
Patient’s level of fear
What does RADAR stand for? When is it used?
Screening tool for domestic abuse
Remember to ask about IPV Ask directly Document Assess safety Review options with pt.
True or false: children who witness domestic abuse are more likely to be abusive
True
True or false: alcohol is generally a response to abuse
True
