TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2008//
TI  - Acknowledging a persistent truth: domestic violence in pregnancy
JO  - Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
A1  - Cook, Jessica
A1  - Bewley, S.
SP  - 358
EP  - 363
VL  - 101
IS  - 7
N2  - Violence against women has a devastating effect on women's sexual and reproductive health, and also affects the health of their children. Such behaviour is rooted in gender inequality, which is sadly persistent, arguably throughout all societies. This phenomenon is a serious health and development concern, in addition to a violation of a woman's human rights. Violence can begin or escalate in pregnancy and has significant consequences for the woman, fetus and child. Questioning pregnant women about the presence of violence and offering referral to a secondary agency can help to break the pattern of abuse.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0141-0768
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1258/jrsm.2008.080002
ID  - ref1
ER  -