Acknowledging a Persistent Truth: Domestic Violence in Pregnancy

Overview

Journal J R Soc Med

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2008 Jul 2

PMID 18591689

Citations 21

Authors

Joanna Cook

Susan Bewley

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Abstract

Violence against women has a devastating effect on women's sexual and reproductive health, and also affects the health of their children. Such behaviour is rooted in gender inequality, which is sadly persistent, arguably throughout all societies. This phenomenon is a serious health and development concern, in addition to a violation of a woman's human rights. Violence can begin or escalate in pregnancy and has significant consequences for the woman, fetus and child. Questioning pregnant women about the presence of violence and offering referral to a secondary agency can help to break the pattern of abuse.

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