TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2010//
TI  - What causes domestic abuse and how can nurses effectively support abused women?
JO  - Nursing times
A1  - McDowall, Holy
SP  - 16
EP  - 19
VL  - 106
IS  - 8
N2  - Domestic abuse is a significant public health problem in the UK, primarily perpetrated against women. Nurses can play a vital role in identifying patients who have experienced abuse, and in offering them emotional, psychological and practical support. This article explores the causes of domestic abuse, and nurses' role in caring for those affected. It emphasizes the need for enhanced nurse education and awareness to enable nurses to provide holistic care for women.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0954-7762
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -