Citation

Stinson CK, Robinson R. J. Contin. Educ. Nurs. 2006; 37(2): 58-62.

Affiliation

Lamar University, P.O. Box 10081, Beaumont, TX 77710, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, Healio)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

16883669

Abstract

Intimate partner violence, also known as domestic violence, is a leading health problem affecting approximately 50% of women during the course of their lifetime. A large percentage of the abusers also abuse their children and older adults. Nurses are in a key position to identify and intervene with victims of abuse. However, a major barrier to screening and referral is lack of education. Nurses indicate a lack of education in their formal undergraduate and graduate programs. Therefore, nurses should be introduced to this topic through a 2-hour continuing education program.

Language: en