Methods of and attitudes toward screening obstetrics and gynecology patients for domestic violence

Article Abstract:

Several factors appear to affect whether obstetrician-gynecologists screen for domestic violence. A total of 933 obstetricians and gynecologists responded to a questionnaire about domestic violence screening. Two-thirds screened some of their patients. However, women were more likely to screen than men, and older doctors were less likely to screen at all, but when they did screen, they were more likely to screen routinely. Overall, one-third had no education in domestic violence. Doctors with education were more likely to screen. Half said they did not know how to deal with abuse because they had no training, and doctors giving this answer were less likely to screen. Frequently reported impediments to screening were lack of training, lack of time, and inability to help. Less common impediments were fear of offending women, believing abuse was not a medical problem, believing violence was normal or the woman's fault, and believing abuse couldn't be verified.

Public opinion, Medical screening, Health screening

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The battered woman

Article Abstract:

Physicians may become advocates for their female patients by learning about woman battering and seeking to prevent it. Woman battering is physical, emotional, or psychological abuse, usually from a male partner. Physicians may need to become more aware of the existence of battering among their female patients, and to elicit information from patients by asking appropriate questions during office visits. Physicians may need to change their own attitudes about woman battering, including blaming the woman for the violence directed against her. They may provide information about battering, and refer battered patients to community services that deal specifically with domestic violence. They may get involved in organized efforts to prevent domestic violence.

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Peripartum cardiomyopathy: summary of an international survey on peripartum cardiomyopathy

Article Abstract:

Doctors need to create a database to gather information about the best way to treat peripartum cardiomyopathy. This is a heart disease that occurs shortly after childbirth. It is uncommon and for that reason, many doctors do not know exactly how to treat it.

Surveys, Diseases, Pregnant women, Cardiomyopathy, Myocardial diseases

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