Accession Number:

ADA564825

Title:

Intimate Partner Violence: What Health Care Providers Need to Know

Descriptive Note:

Briefing charts

Corporate Author:

DEFENSE CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH AND TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY ARLINGTON VA

Personal Author(s):

• Warshaw, Carole
• Gerlock, April A.
• Thornton, Melvina

Report Date:

2012-06-28

Pagination or Media Count:

113.0

Abstract:

Overview Intimate partner violence IPV is a serious public health problem in the United States. Nearly three of 10 women and one of 10 men have experienced rape, physical violence andor stalking by a partner Black et al., 2011. IPV victims are at risk for a variety of psychological health problems, including posttraumatic stress disorder PTSD, depression and substance misuse. Several factors e.g., being violent or aggressive, alcohol misuse may increase the risk of someone hurting hisher partner. Research has suggested the co-occurrence of IPV and PTSD may be related to combat experiences. This webinar addressed the impact of IPV on victims psychological health and identify appropriate screening methods for signs of abuse. In addition, this webinar examined the relationship between IPV and PTSD, emphasizing provider-level strategies for addressing IPV perpetration.

Descriptors:

• *DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
• *POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
• MEDICAL SCREENING
• MENTAL HEALTH

Subject Categories:

• Psychology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE