INTRO TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Question 1

A pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another partner.

Answer 1

Domestic violence

Question 2

The relationship that the Domestic Violence Amendment Act mostly focuses (DVAA) to____

Answer 2

Intimate Partner Relationship (IPV)

Question 3

Two categories of patients who present to the healthcare center

Answer 3

• Patients presenting to CHC seeking treatment for Domestic violence related conditions
• Patients seeking treatment for other conditions, but which, according to the physician’s judgement are related to domestic violence

Question 4

3 healthcare practitioner roles on patients who are victims of domestic violence n those who claim to ‘not be’

Answer 4

• Provide medical treatment and care
• Conduct the clinical forensic examination and present expert opinion on findings to the court
• Referral to further services

Question 5

The 2021 Amendments to the Domestic Violent Act

Answer 5

Section 2: Police must provide assistance to the complainment, and help them obtain medical treatment

Section 2A: A ‘functionary’ is introduced in this act, which is someone to report any form of domestic violence subjected to a child, a mentally disabled indv, or an adult. (report to SAPS or Social work)

Section 18B: Director general of health

Question 6

Greatest number of PTSD cases amongst women at population level is associated with

Answer 6

• Intimate partner violence (IPV)

Question 7

Is a health issue that requires much more attention
from the health sector.

Answer 7

Domestic violence