Zarif Marjan
Carson-Newman College, Jefferson, Tennessee, USA.
J Christ Nurs. 2011 Jan-Mar;28(1):40-5. doi: 10.1097/cnj.0b013e3181fe3d14.
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a serious health issue; however, many healthcare providers do not routinely ask about IPV or administer screening. Due to the high incidence of this problem, providers must be aware of risk factors, screening methods, and appropriate interventions, and screen all female patients for abuse.