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Physical and sexual abuse in a middle-class obstetric population.

Authors :
Smikle, Collin B.
Sorem, Kimberlee A.
Source :
Southern Medical Journal. Oct1996, Vol. 89 Issue 10, p983. 6p. 5 Charts.
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

Evaluates the prevalence of a history of physical and sexual abuse in pregnant, economically-stable, middle-class women with access to comprehensive health care. Identification of victims, assailants, number of occurrences and injuries resulting from the abuse; Implications for the provision of care to pregnant women who were abused.

Subjects

Subjects :
*PREGNANT women -- Abuse of

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00384348
Volume :
89
Issue :
10
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Southern Medical Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9611071078
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/00007611-199610000-00009