What is domestic violence? - ANS Referred 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? - ANS Physical, sexual, and/or
psychological harm by an abuser.
List psychological abuse behaviors - ANS - 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. - ANS True
What are some ways you, as a healthcare professional, can be a lifeline for victims of domestic
violence? - ANS - Providing support.
- Responding to signs of danger.
- Proper documentation.
- Proper reporting.
How many pregnant woman does domestic violence affect each year? - ANS 324, 000
What are some of the issues associated with domestic violence against pregnant women? -
ANS Unintended pregnancy, delayed prenatal care, smoking, alcohol and drug abuse
What percentage of pregnant women receive prenatal care, and why is that important? - ANS
96%. To develop a relationship and trust.
What is a possible motivator for pregnant women who are victims of domestic violence to get
help? - ANS Desire 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? - ANS One 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? - ANS
Becoming 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 - ANS Up to 60% more
likely to suffer child abuse or neglect
Witnessing violence as a child is a strong risk factor for - ANS Involvement in abusive
relationship as an adult.
Who can be perpetrators of domestic violence against the elderly? - ANS Spouses, former
spouses, partners, adult children, extended family, and in some cases caregivers.
What are the two categories of domestic violence against the elderly? - ANS Domestic violence
grown old and late onset domestic violence
Domestic violence grown old - ANS This is a pattern of violence that started earlier and
continues into old age.
Late onset domestic violence - ANS This 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? - ANS - 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? - ANS 1 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? - ANS - 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.
How does policing differ with the LGBT domestic violence? - ANS Lack of training because of
law-enforcement to mistake or misunderstand instances of domestic violence in the LGBT
community. LGBT community doesn't trust police.
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