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Domestic violence and the healthcareprofessional
What is domestic violence? - answerReferred to as spousal abuse, battery, or intimate
partner violence, refers to the repeated victimization of an individual with whom the
abuser has or has had a familial or romantic relationship.
What does domestic violence victimization include? - answer Physical, sexual, and/or
psychological harm by an abuser.
List psychological abuse behaviors - answer- Name calling.
- Yelling.
- Insulting the person.
- Threatening the person or something important with them.
- Imitating or mocking the person.
- Swearing/cursing at the person. - Ignoring them.
- Isolating the person from friends and family.
- Excluding them from meaningful events or activities.
Domestic violence can affect people from all socioeconomic levels, all races, and in
both heterosexual and same-sex relationships. - answerTrue
What are some ways you, as a healthcare professional, can be a lifeline for victims of
domestic violence? - answer- Providing support.
- Responding to signs of danger.
- Proper documentation.
- Proper reporting.
How many pregnant woman does domestic violence affect each year? - answer324,
000
What are some of the issues associated with domestic violence against pregnant
women? - answerUnintended pregnancy, delayed prenatal care, smoking, alcohol and
drug abuse
What percentage of pregnant women receive prenatal care, and why is that important? -
answer96%. To develop a relationship and trust.
, What is a possible motivator for pregnant women who are victims of domestic violence
to get help? - answerDesire to protect her child and prevent abuse can be a powerful
tool and helping you reach out to a pregnant victim.
How many children are exposed to domestic violence each year, and how many of them
are eyewitnesses to violence in the household? - answerOne and 15 children are
exposed to domestic violence each year. 90% of these children witnessed the violence.
What health risks and children increase as a result of exposure to domestic violence? -
answerBecoming sick more often, having frequent headaches or stomachaches, and
being more tired and lethargic.
Children who live in homes where there is domestic violence also suffer - answerUp to
60% more likely to suffer child abuse or neglect
Witnessing violence as a child is a strong risk factor for - answerInvolvement in abusive
relationship as an adult.
Who can be perpetrators of domestic violence against the elderly? - answerSpouses,
former spouses, partners, adult children, extended family, and in some cases
caregivers.
What are the two categories of domestic violence against the elderly? -
answerDomestic violence grown old and late onset domestic violence
Domestic violence grown old - answerThis is a pattern of violence that started earlier
and continues into old age.
Late onset domestic violence - answerThis begins in old age, and may be linked to
challenges surrounding retirement, disabilities, and new rules for family members, or
sexual changes.
What are some additional characteristics of domestic violence in the elderly? - answer-
Injuries occur more often and become more severe overtime.
- Victims often experience intense confusion and disassociation.
How many same-sex relationships have experience domestic violence? - answer1 out
of 3 to 1 out of 4 same-sex relationships have experienced domestic violence.
What are some differences with domestic violence in the LGBT community? - answer-
The abused maybe on the threat of being outside to work colleagues, family, friends,
and or law-enforcement.
- Victims may hide the reviews for fear of judgment towards the LGBT community.
- Children that are involved maybe used as pawns by the abuser.
- Traditional perceptions of generals can make it difficult for men to be seen as victims
and women to be seen as abusers in same-sex relationships.
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