Peek-Asa, C., Wallis, A., Harland, K., Beyer, K., Dickey, P., & Saftlas, A. (2011). Rural disparity in domestic violence prevalence and access to resources. Journal of Women's Health (2002), 20(11), 1743-1749. doi:10.1089/jwh.2011.2891
In this cross-sectional study Peek-Asa, Wallis, Harland, Beyer, Dickey & Saftlas wanted to determine if prevalence, frequency and severity of Intimate partner violence (IPV) occurrence differs among women in search of elective abortion facilities according to rurality of residence and then to detect inequalities in the site and categories of Domestic Violence Intervention Programs (DVIP) services. In performing the research work, the authors used a large family planning clinic that offers aspiration and abortion medication. The criterions for participation are; attendance for elective abortion, Iowa residency, and proficiency in English or Spanish language. For one year, a cross-sectional clinic-based survey was carried out to evaluate the prevalence of physical, sexual, and psychologic abuse using a modified version of the Abuse Assessment Screen (AAS) on 1478 women. The authors concluded that Women in small rural and isolated areas experience higher rates of IPV and greater frequency of physical abuse than their urban counterpart.
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Whereas the available IPV resource is closer to the urban women. They advised that an increased focus on access to preventive services, including DVIP resources, is needed to reduce Heath disparities among rural populations Domestic violence is also known as Intimate Partner Violence(IPV) (world health organization ,2012). The disparity shown by the research above will serve as a guide for ARNPs during initial patient’s assessment. Shortcomings of the research include the use of only women in the reproductive age with unplanned pregnancies and the use of a smaller number of participants from the rural area. This timely article had used many references tables and figures for an illustration showing the extensiveness of the research done. Trinkley, D. K., Bryan, S. H., Speroni, K. G., Jones, R. A., & Allen, H. A. (2012). Evaluation of domestic violence screening and positive screen rates in rural hospital emergency departments. Online Journal of Rural Nursing & Health Care, 12(1), 78. The research article is a product of combined effort of five intellects with one of them having a Ph.D., and another with master’s degree in nursing. The main purpose of the research was to quantify DV screening rates and positive DV screen rates in Emergency department (ED) in a rural community hospital. The data that was used for the research include patient’s primary language, admission related information, the three main key DV screening factors as documented by the nurse and patient demographic location.
For those screened, the majority were female English speaking, patients with an average age of 37 years. There were no statistically significant differences in the screening rates for domestic violence by gender. The result shows that Eighty-eight percent of rural ED patients in were screened for DV with only two percent positive for DV. This research indicated that twenty-two percent of the ED patients are not being screened. The author has recommended modification of the electronic medical records (EMR) to ensure that there is a 100% DV screening in the
ED. One major limitation of this study is the retrospective method of research that was used. The retrospective method did not allow the researchers to empirically analyze the three key factors for DV screening. The research work also has limited statistics, figures, tables, and references. The significant of this research work is that it draws attention to the fact that some victims of DV may go unnoticed even while getting treating in the hospital. There is a need to increase the overall screening rate because it may be a contributory factor to the very low detected victims in the research. It is only when the DV victim is identified that hospital staff can then begin to provide resources to help them.
The most notable discovery or key concept behind intimate partner violence with women as victims, would be that the overall rates have seen a general decrease. As found in the National Trends in Intimate Partner Homicide report, "Spousal homicide rates for both women and men have declined between 1974 and 2000" (Bunge, 2002). Many of the authors discussed present different perspecti...
Intimate partner violence is still a common issue that affects women from all walks of life. It is an issue that is too often ignored until the violence has become deadly. In the book “Women: Images and Realities a Multicultural Anthology,” chapter seven entitled “Violence Against Women” includes pieces that cover the issue of intimate partner violence. In Michele McKeon’s piece “Understanding Intimate Partner Violence” she states that “In 1994 the Violence Against Women Act was passed, revolutionizing programs, services, and funding for individuals affected by intimate partner violence and their families” (McKeon 497). Yet the revolutionized programs, which McKeon speaks of, haven’t changed the fact that the violence continues and in my opinion, it is not enough to just deal with the aftermath of the violence, the prevention of intimate partner violence is something that society needs to address. In addition, McKeon also states “The Center for Disease Control and Prevention found that 1,181 women were murdered by their intimate partners in 2005; two million women experience injurie...
Domestic violence seems to be a never-ending problem from state to state with every state having its fair share of domestic violence. The Texas Council on Family Violence was formed to serve three focal points when dealing with domestic violence in the State of Texas implementing prevention programs that are focused in ending the root cause of domestic violence, providing victim services of domestic violence and promoting support to victims and the violent offenders to help them deal with their issues in domestic violence.
Shannon Brennfleck, Joyce. Ed. Domestic Violence Sourcebook: Third Edition. Detroit, Michigan: Omnigraphics Inc. 2009. 276-279. Print.
With respect to older women, the issue is that there is a serious lack in differentiating between elder abuse and domestic violence. The discrepancy causes confusion as to what agency to report either volunteered or mandated cases of abuse (Kilbane & Spira, 2010). Furthermore, it is because of reporting errors that victims of abuse may not receive the services that are congruent to the type of abuse (Kilbane & Spira, 2010) indicating, “…a lack of centralized reporting of cases….” (Kilbane & Spira, 2010, p. 165).
Domestic Violence is a growing pandemic that influences every facet of our society and is deemed a national crisis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Breiding, Basile, Smith, Black, & Mahendra, 2015). 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men experience domestic violence during their lifetime (Black et al., 2011). The prevalence of IPV hastens the need for services, and conversely efficient service delivery and adequate access to these services. In 2013, approximately 36% of Virginia homicides were domestic violence related, a 4% increase from 2012. Victim's leaving the intimate partner relationship precipitated 21% of those cases (Office of the Attorney General and Department of Law, 2015). Virtually, means of safety
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is historically referred to as domestic violence. It describes a pattern of coercive and assaultive behavior that may include psychological abuse, progressive isolation, sexual assault, physical injury, stalking, intimidation, deprivation, and reproductive coercion among partners (The Family Violence Prevention Fund (FVPF), 1999). IPV leads to lifelong consequences such as lasting physical impairment, emotional trauma, chronic health problems, and even death. It is an issue affecting individuals in every community, regardless of age, economic status, race, religion, nationality or educational background. Eighty-five percent of domestic violence victims are women (Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2003).
... of intimate partner violence: implications for nursing care. Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America, 24(1), 27-38.
Because of the nature of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault we will be working with young adults from 18 to 45 years of age. DV does not have a gender basis, men and women are both abused within relationships. However, with this set of group sessions, it will be focused on women that are or have been in a domestic violence situation. Because SA and DV are so closely related when it comes to a domestic violence situations the group sessions will also take sexual assaulted victims...
Thesis: In my paper, I will be examining the different types, possible causes, and effects of Intimate Partner Violence, and what treatments or programs are available to combat this growing problem in America. Regardless of differing approaches to fight it, statistics show that women all across the world suffer from the effects of domestic violence at a similar rate independent of class, race, or religion.
The researcher Michael T Johnson in 1995 investigated data from the National Family Violence Survey. Johnson reported that “…young married Hispanic women were more likely to experience domestic violence” (). The racial and ethnic groups revealed differences in rates and the forms of abuse. Researchers reported than African American and Hispanic women with low household income and educational status experienced greatest rates of family and domestic violence. According to Women of Color Network (2006) “African American women reported 29.1% intimated partner violence (sexually, physically, and mentally); on the other hand, Hispanic females reported 21.2%” (p. 1-4). The domestic violence rates among African American and Hispanic women have beben related to the sociocultural beliefs of the acceptance of marital abuse; especially, if women have low educational levels and are financially
Domestic violence is not just fighting, hitting or an occasional argument. It’s a chronic abuse of power. The abuser of domestic violence, controls and tortures the victim of threats, intimidation, and physical violence. Domestic violence is one of the leading causes of violence in America. The abusers are not only men, women can be abusers as well. Women make up the vast majority of domestic violence. According to the American Bar Association (ABA), 90-95% of domestic violence victims are females and 70% of intimidating homicides are females. Domestic violence is a serious crime and everyone needs to be aware of its effects. This essay presents and explains the evidence supporting the major risk factors for intimate partner homicides.
The effects of abuse may be detrimental to a woman’s reproductive health, as well as to other aspects of her physical health and psychological state. Along with increasing injury, physical abuse can cause an array of other problems such as increased risk of unintended pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, adverse pregnancy complications, chronic pain, physical disability, depression, and drug and alcohol use. Health care providers often miss opportunities to detect if a woman has been abused by either being unaware, indifferent, or judgmental.
Chamberlain, Linda. “Domestic Violence: A Primary Care Issue for Rural Women.” The Network News 27i1p1(3) Article 113 (2202): 1-4.
“One woman is beaten by her husband or partner every 15 seconds in the United States” (Stewart & Croudep, 1998-2012). Domestic violence can interfere with the husband-wife relationship because one spouse is always in constant fear of the other. This violence could vary from physical abuse to ps...