Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Naira Kalra, Leesa Hooker, Sonia Reisenhofer, Gian Luca Di Tanna, Claudia Garcia-Moreno
Summary: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a profoundly gendered issue, with training programmes for healthcare providers showing some effectiveness in improving attitudes and readiness to respond to IPV survivors. However, the impact on actual behavioral outcomes remains uncertain.
COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Olivier Payette, Paul Lesperance, Veronique Desbeaumes Jodoin, Christophe Longpre-Poirier, Laurent Elkrief, Maxime Richard, Nicolas Garel, Jean-Philippe Miron
Summary: Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and intravenous (IV) racemic ketamine are potential treatments for treatment-resistant depression (TRD). This study explored the effects of IV racemic ketamine in TRD patients who had failed to respond to TMS. The treatment was safe and showed positive results in 19% of the patients.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Review
Nursing
Marie Boyle, Sylvia Murphy-Tighe
Summary: This integrative review critically evaluates community nurse-led domestic abuse interventions in the postnatal period. The findings show that these interventions have positive outcomes for women, but require appropriate support and collaboration.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Olivia Hollingdrake, Noor Saadi, Angelica Alban Cruz, Jane Currie
Summary: This study explored the perceptions of women with lived experience of domestic and family violence on accessing healthcare and identified challenges in accessing healthcare faced by these women. The findings suggest that nurses have opportunities to facilitate access by improving the approachability, acceptability, and appropriateness of services.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Grant S. S. Joseph, Colleen L. L. Seymour
Summary: Seventy-five percent of Madagascar is adapted to human-lit fire and lacks trees, consisting mainly of C-4 grasslands. However, the faunal elements referenced by Bond et al. (2022) are predominantly habitat generalists, not grassland specialists. African and Malagasy hippos occupy significantly different feeding niches, and while non-arboreal mammals in Madagascar remained forest-adapted, their African counterparts radiated into open habitats.
JOURNAL OF BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Esme Fuller-Thomson, Deirdre Ryan-Morissette, Shalhevet Attar-Schwartz, Sarah Brennenstuhl
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between exposure to parental domestic violence (PDV) and complete mental health (CMH) in adulthood, and finds that mental illness and social support mediate this relationship.
JOURNAL OF FAMILY VIOLENCE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mahrokh Dolatian, Abbas Ebadi, Seyedeh Batool Hasanpoor-Azghady, Anvar Sadat NayebiNia
Summary: The study aimed to design a reliable tool to assess the reproductive health needs of women subjected to domestic violence. Using a mixed-method design, qualitative section involved unstructured interviews and quantitative part utilized exploratory factor analysis to evaluate validity and reliability of the instrument.
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Criminology & Penology
Sandi Dheensa, Elizabeth McLindon, Chelsea Spencer, Stephanie Pereira, Satya Shresta, Elizabeth Emsley, Alison Gregory
Summary: Globally, healthcare professionals (HCPs) have a high prevalence of current and lifetime domestic violence and abuse (DVA) victimisation. Men and HCPs in low-middle income countries have lower rates of DVA. The unique role of HCPs exposes them to additional risks and vulnerabilities. Direct and indirect consequences of DVA affect HCP-survivors' work ability. HCP-survivors are more likely to identify and respond to DVA among patients, but may find it distressing. HCP-survivors face unique barriers to seeking support.
TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE
(2023)
Review
Criminology & Penology
Sandi Dheensa, Elizabeth McLindon, Chelsea Spencer, Stephanie Pereira, Satya Shresta, Elizabeth Emsley, Alison Gregory
Summary: Globally, healthcare professionals are increasingly being asked to address domestic violence and abuse among patients, yet their own experiences of such abuse have largely been overlooked. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of domestic violence and abuse victimization among healthcare professionals globally, and identify risk markers, consequences, and support-seeking patterns. The results showed a lifetime prevalence of 31.3% and a past-year prevalence of 10.4% for domestic violence and abuse among healthcare professionals. There were significant differences in prevalence rates between men and women, and between healthcare professionals in low-middle income and high-income countries. Healthcare professionals as survivors of domestic violence and abuse faced unique risks, consequences, and barriers to seeking support.
TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Benjamin Hine, Elizabeth A. Bates, Sarah Wallace
Summary: Previous studies have provided evidence on the experiences of male victims of domestic violence and abuse, but current understanding is still limited. Little is known about how to support abused men and the challenges faced by both men and service practitioners. This study conducted semi-structured interviews with call handlers at a UK domestic abuse charity and identified stereotypes and expectations of men as a major theme that affected various aspects of the experiences of male victims and those supporting them. The study highlights the need for recognition, awareness, resources, and gender-inclusive services for male victims of domestic violence and abuse.
JOURNAL OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Kim Usher, Debra Jackson, Syadani Riyad Fatema, Rikki Jones
Summary: The COVID-19 outbreak resulted in considerable disruption and stress in people's lives. Concerns about the increase in domestic violence rates, especially against women, and related mental health issues have emerged alongside efforts to contain the virus. This perspective paper highlights these issues, advocates for greater recognition of the connection between domestic violence and severe emotional distress in women, and emphasizes the importance of raising awareness and knowledge about domestic violence among mental health professionals.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sawkia Afroz, Tasmiah Sad Sutopa, Md Rabiul Haque
Summary: This study examined the relationship between young mothers' attitudes towards domestic violence and the utilization of antenatal care and health-center-based delivery services. The findings suggest that despite an increase in utilization over the years, it falls short of the Sustainable Development Goals, especially for young mothers with justified attitudes towards domestic violence. Therefore, policy recommendations include expanding maternity allowance coverage and implementing motivational programs.
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Annemarie Millar, Michael Saxton, Carolina overlien, Ruth Elliffe
Summary: The study aims to investigate the police response to children living with DVA and how the police understand and handle these situations. Findings show that children experiencing DVA often feel fear and mistrust towards the police, highlighting the need for improvement in police role and professional competence.
JOURNAL OF FAMILY VIOLENCE
(2022)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Chan Ying Ying, Noran Naqiah Hairi, Sajaratulnisah Othman
Summary: This systematic review identifies available tools for assessing healthcare providers' readiness to respond to intimate partner violence (IPV), evaluates their measurement properties, and summarizes the quality of evidence. The Physician Readiness to Manage Intimate Partner Violence Survey (PREMIS) tool is the most widely used and shows sound psychometric quality. Further evaluation in different populations and settings is recommended.
JOURNAL OF FAMILY VIOLENCE
(2023)
Article
Law
Brendan Walker-Munro, Catherine Walker-Munro
Summary: Scholars are exploring the similarities between domestic violence and domestic terrorism, both of which rely on violence and control to instill fear in victims. However, while terrorism is treated as a serious offense, domestic violence often is not. This paper examines whether an amended control order framework for domestic violence could be a better mechanism for controlling these crimes.
ALTERNATIVE LAW JOURNAL
(2023)
