Clements Paul Thomas, Holt Karyn E, Hasson Catherine M, Fay-Hillier Theresa
Drexel University, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
J Forensic Nurs. 2011 Dec;7(4):195-202. doi: 10.1111/j.1939-3938.2011.01119.x.
Pregnancy and motherhood traditionally represent evolution of the next generation; yet, contemporary research and analyses confirm that this time can also be manifested in fear by the expectant mother within an environment of battering, cruelty, physical and emotional abuse, and sexual assault. Often to the surprise of many healthcare providers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have consistently reported that Interpersonal Violence (IPV) related homicide is a leading cause of traumatic death among new and expectant mothers. In spite of these staggering statistical and anecdotal findings, universal screening for violence during pregnancy continues to be minimal. Forensic nurses might be prompted to respond to the consequences of violence and its resultant negative effects on expectant mothers by strategically incorporating systematic and consistent assessment into foundational nursing curricula regarding IPV as a leading risk factor for injury or death.
传统上，怀孕和成为母亲代表着下一代的延续；然而，当代研究与分析证实，在遭受殴打、残忍对待、身体和情感虐待以及性侵犯的环境中，准妈妈在这个时期也会表现出恐惧。疾病控制与预防中心一直报告称，与人际暴力（IPV）相关的杀人案是新妈妈和准妈妈创伤性死亡的主要原因，这常常令许多医疗服务提供者感到惊讶。尽管有这些惊人的统计数据和轶事性发现，但孕期暴力的普遍筛查仍然很少。法医护士可能会通过将系统且一致的评估策略性地纳入基础护理课程中，将人际暴力作为受伤或死亡的主要风险因素，来应对暴力的后果及其对准妈妈产生的负面影响。
