One in three women are victims of physical or sexual violence around the world, some starting at a very young age.
intimate partner violence
Intimate Partner Violence
Despite the recommendations of USPSTF, WPSI, and other professional organizations, routine screening and intervention for IPV is not a widespread practice in healthcare settings.
Recommendations for intimate partner violence screening and interventions
In October 2018, the United States Preventive Services Task Force issued updated recommendations regarding screening for intimate partner violence in…
Screening Patients on a Tablet Detected 2X as Many at Risk
The lead researcher believes the accuracy of oral screening is hampered by patients’ hesitation to reveal sensitive information and providers’ time pressure or discomfort with the questions.
Teen dating violence: Not child’s play
Teen dating violence (TDV) affects about 20% of females and 10% of males in the United States. In this article,…