Screening For Domestic Violence Doesn't Do Much

Monday, May 12, 2014 - 22:50 in Psychology & Sociology

Though numbers are difficult to estimate, advocates believe one in three women around the world have experienced physical or sexual violence from a partner. It's difficult to be sure so a few countries, notably the United States, have introduced screening program in healthcare settings to try and see what works. The results in BMJ found no evidence to support domestic violence screening. read more

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