Test 3 - Violence Assessment Flashcards
Intimate Partner Violence defined by CDC…
psychological or emotional abuse or coercive tactics after prior previous physical violence between people in some type of a relationship
4 aspects of Intimate Partner Violence defined by CDC…
- physical violence
- sexual violence
- stalking
- psychological aggression
adolescent dating violence defined by CDC
physical, sexual, psychological, emotional violence…abuse may occur in person or electronically…may occur with former or present partner
there is no validated screening tool for adolescent abuse…true or false
true
risk factors for adolescent abuse in both genders…
- alcohol/substance abuse
- early onset of sexual activity
- signs of mental illness or poor performance at school
Pertinent questions for adolescent abuse…
- have you felt unsafe in relationships
- is a partner from a previous relationship making you feel unsafe now
- have you ever been hurt when partner has been angry
- has it ever left a mark or bruise
Routine Screening for Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)…
asking every woman at every health care encounter if she has been abused by husband, boyfriend, or other intimate partner
Assessing for IPV, start questions with…
lets patient know they are not being singled out
“because domestic violence is so common in our society, we are asking all women the following…”
if a woman answers yes to any question of the Abuse Assessment Screen (AAS)…
we assess how recent and how serious abuse was
Procedure of assessment…
- appropriate to show signs of concern depending on the gravity of the abuse
- always convey the message that it is not the women’s fault
- reassure that help is possible
- inform that several health problems accompany domestic abuse and it is necessary to conduct a thorough assessment
IPV assessment, HITS…
- physically Hurt you
- Insult or talk down to you
- Threaten you with harm
- Scream or curse at you
IPV assessment, STaT
- have you ever been in a relationship where your partner has pushed or Slapped you?
- have you ever been in a relationship your partner Threatened you?
- have you ever been in a relationship partner has Thrown, broken, or punched things?
signs of IPV even when it has been denied…
- gynecologic problems (STIs), pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction
- chronic IBS, back pain, depression, PTSD, problems sleeping, panic attacks
lifetime prevalence of IPV occurs significantly higher among racial and ethnic minorities true or false…
true
IPV factors among ethnic and racial minorities…
societal stressors, legal regulations, lack of access, cultural values and gender roles
