13.1 Domestic Violence; Violence and the
Healthcare Professional
domestic violence - ANS repeated victimization of an individual with whom the abuser has or
has had a familiar or romantic relationship
physical, sexual, and or psychological harm - ANS what does domestic violence victimization
include?
name calling, yelling, insulting the person, threatening the person or something important to
them, imitating or mocking the person, swearing/cursing at the person - ANS psychological
abuse behaviors
true - ANS domestic violence can affect people from all socioeconomic levels, all races, and in
both heterosexual and same sex relationships. T or F
providing support, responding to signs of danger, proper documentation, proper reporting - ANS
what are some ways you, as a healthcare professional, can be a lifeline for victims of domestic
violence?
324,000 - ANS how many pregnant women does domestic violence affect each year?
unintended pregnancy, delayed prenatal care, smoking, alcohol and drug abuse - ANS what are
some of the issues associated with domestic violence against pregnant women?
96% - ANS What percentage of women receive prenatal care?
they provide repeated opportunities for health care professionals to form trusting relationships
with patients - ANS Why is prenatal care important?
the desire to protect her child and prevent abuse - ANS what is a possible motivator for
pregnant women who are victims of domestic violence to get help?
1 in 15 - ANS how many children are exposed to domestic violence each year?
90% - ANS How many children are eyewitnesses to violence in the household?
becoming sick more often, having frequent headaches and stomachaches, being more tired and
lethargic - ANS what health risks in children increase as a result of exposure to domestic
violence?
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