Screening for partner violence during pregnancy. International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics. [Int J Gynaecol Obstet] Journal article

OBJECTIVES: An analysis of the international literature on partner violence provides insights for health care providers caring for women.
METHODS: The current literature on partner violence epidemiology, screening, and interventions was reviewed, focusing on pregnancy.
RESULTS: Adolescent girls and pregnant women are at highest risk for partner violence and homicide.
CONCLUSIONS: Health care providers need to offer clinical screening and interventions to prevent consequences of partner violence, including homicide.

International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics. [Int J Gynaecol Obstet]

Adolescent
Child Abuse
Female
Humans
Mass Screening
Maternal Mortality
Physician's Role
Pregnancy
Prenatal Care
Spouse Abuse
Women's Health