Women's health issues : official publication of the Jacobs Institute of Women's Health
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Womens Health Issues · Nov 2008
Randomized Controlled TrialWho is identified by screening for intimate partner violence?
Intimate partner violence (IPV) against women is prevalent and has significant physical and mental health consequences; accurate identification of IPV in health settings can be an important first step in appropriate response and referral to services for women. ⋯ Screening in health care settings may overidentify IPV and care needs to be taken in decisions regarding how abuse is identified. However, screening alone may underidentify specific characteristics of women, partners, and relationships that could enable more accurate identification of abuse and specific mental health concerns through clinical case finding.