violence and human abuse Flashcards
work associated links to violence
unemployment, changing patterns of employment, frustration w/jobs that are repetitive, boring, and lacking in stimulation, feeling of economic dependancy
organized religion influence on violence
disapproval of divorce, slow to recognize domestic violence, religious intolerance and ideology
community factor influence on violence
lack of facilities and parks or recreation centers; density, poverty, diversity, particularly racial tension and overt racism
interpersonal violence
usually about control, not anger
examples of interpersonal violence
dating violence, intimate partner violence, child abuse, elder abuse, community violence, workplace violence
signs of abuse
low self esteem, depression, PTSD
abuse as a process
- victim initially downplays/denies seriousness; period of self-blame; moral conflict: leave or stay?
- as violence escalates, abusers remorse lessens
- moment of leaving the relationship is moment of greatest risk for homicide
abuse during pregnancy: health implications for the woman
greater risk for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) (condom refusal), risk of spontaneous abortion/premature delivery, increased risk for depression and substance abuse
health risks for infant
spontaneous abortion, premature delivery, low birth rate, small for gestational age, drug exposure in utero
indicators of child abuse
passive neglect, emotional abuse
child neglect
physical, emotional, medical, educational
increased risk for child abuse in children
younger than four years old, special needs
risk factors for child abuse where nurses can have greatest impact
parental knowledge of normal child development, parental coping skills and stress reduction, family socail isolation
elder abuse can be…
physical, sexual, emotional, financial, neglect. it can be a continuation of domestic or family violence
elder abuse is frequently unreported because…
victims are reluctant to report it, elders bruise easily-can be misinterpreted, elders are frequently socially isolated, many providers do not consider it or report it
definition: workplace violence
workplace violence is any physical assault, threatening behavior, or verbal abuse occurring in the work setting
types of bullying
physical, psychological, intimidation, verbal, exclusion
primary prevention strategy for violence
addressing social determinants (poverty, neighborhood, education stressors); teaching parents positive child-rearing and management skills and strategies that are safe and nurturing; educate young children on conflict resolution, healthy relationships
*must begin at the family level but continue to the community level if real impact is to be seen
secondary prevention strategy for violence
screening for violence, crisis line, respite care
tertiary prevention strategy for violence
counseling providing a safe place to talk, mandatory reporting, family support and resilience training
making use of media
CONVEY campaigns against violence, HEIGHTEN public awareness of family violence, REDUCE stigma of victimization, UNDERLINE importance of how violence is portrayed
