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Domestic Violence
Martin R. Huecker; Kevin C. King; Gary A. Jordan; William Smock.
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Family and domestic violence is a common problem in the United States, affecting an
estimated 10 million people every year; as many as one in four women and one in
nine men are victims of domestic violence. Virtually all healthcare professionals will
at some point evaluate or treat a patient who is a victim of domestic or family
violence. Domestic and family violence includes economic, physical, sexual,
emotional, and psychological abuse of children, adults, or elders. Domestic violence
causes worsened psychological and physical health, decreased quality of life,
decreased productivity, and in some cases, mortality. Domestic and family violence
can be difficult to identify. Many cases are not reported to health professionals or legal
authorities. This activity describes the evaluation, reporting, and management
strategies for victims of domestic abuse and stresses the role of team-based
interprofessional care for these victims.
Objectives:
● Identify the epidemiology of domestic violence.
● Describe the types of domestic violence.
● Explain challenges associated with reporting domestic violence.
● Review some interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination
and communication to identify domestic violence and improve outcomes for its
victims.
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Introduction
Family and domestic violence including child abuse, intimate partner abuse, and elder
abuse is a common problem in the United States. Family and domestic health violence
are estimated to affect 10 million people in the United States every year. It is a
national public health problem, and virtually all healthcare professionals will at some
point evaluate or treat a patient who is a victim of some form of domestic or family
violence.[1][2][3][4][5]
Unfortunately, each form of family violence begets interrelated forms of violence. The
"cycle of abuse" is often continued from exposed children into their adult relationships
and finally to the care of the elderly.
Intimate partner violence includes stalking, sexual and physical violence, and
psychological aggression by a current or former partner. In the United States, as many
as one in four women and one in nine men are victims of domestic violence. Domestic
violence is thought to be underreported. Domestic violence affects the victim,
families, co-workers, and community. It causes diminished psychological and physical
health, decreases the quality of life, and results in decreased productivity.
The national economic cost of domestic and family violence is estimated to be over 12
billion dollars per year. The number of individuals affected is expected to rise over the
next 20 years, increasing the elderly population.
Domestic and family violence is difficult to identify, and many cases go unreported to
health professionals or legal authorities. Due to the prevalence in our society, all
healthcare professionals, including psychologists, nurses, pharmacists, dentists,
physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and physicians, will evaluate and possibly
treat a victim or perpetrator of domestic or family violence.[6][7]
Definitions
Family and domestic violence are abusive behaviors in which one individual gains
power over another individual.
Domestic and family violence has no boundaries. This violence occurs in intimate
relationships regardless of culture, race, religion, or socioeconomic status. All
healthcare professionals must understand that domestic violence, whether in the form
of emotional, psychological, sexual, or physical violence, is common in our society
and should develop the ability to recognize it and make the appropriate referral.
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Etiology
Risk Factors
Risk factors for domestic and family violence include individual, relationship,
community, and societal issues. There is an inverse relationship between education
and domestic violence. Lower education levels correlate with more likely domestic
violence. Childhood abuse is commonly associated with becoming a perpetrator of
domestic violence as an adult. Perpetrators of domestic violence commonly repeat
acts of violence with new partners. Drug and alcohol abuse greatly increases the
incidence of domestic violence.
Children who are victims or witness domestic and family violence may believe that
violence is a reasonable way to resolve a conflict. Males who learn that females are
not equally respected are more likely to abuse females in adulthood. Females who
witness domestic violence as children are more likely to be victimized by their
spouses. While females are often the victim of domestic violence, gender roles can be
reversed.
Domination may include emotional, physical, or sexual abuse that may be caused by
an interaction of situational and individual factors. This means the abuser learns
violent behavior from their family, community, or culture. They see violence and are
victims of violence.
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Epidemiology
Domestic violence victims typically experience severe physical injuries requiring care
at a hospital or clinic. The cost to individuals and society is significant. The national
annual cost of medical and mental health care services related to acute domestic
violence is estimated at over $8 billion. If the injury results in a long-term or chronic
condition, the cost is considerably higher.
National
Child Abuse
Age, family income, and ethnicity are all risk factors for both sexual abuse and
physical abuse. Gender is a risk factor for sexual abuse but not for physical abuse.
Each year there are over 3 million referrals to child protective authorities. Despite
often being the first to examine the victims, only about 10% of the referrals were from
medical personnel. The fatality rate is approximately two deaths per 100,000 children.
Women account for a little over half of the perpetrators.
One in 6 women and 1 in 19 men have experienced stalking during their lifetimes.
The majority are stalked by someone they know. An intimate partner stalks about 6 in
10 female victims and 4 in 10 male victims.
At least 5 million acts of domestic violence occur annually to women aged 18 years
and older, with over 3 million involving men. While most events are minor, for
example grabbing, shoving, pushing, slapping, and hitting, serious and sometimes
fatal injuries do occur. Approximately 1.5 million intimate partner female rapes and
physical assaults are perpetrated annually, and approximately 800,000 male assaults
occur. About 1 in 5 women have experienced completed or attempted rape at some
point in their lives. About 1% to 2% of men have experienced completed or attempted
rape.
The incidence of intimate partner violence has declined by over 60%, from about ten
victimizations per 1000 persons age 12 or older to approximately 4 per 1000.
Elderly
Elderly patients may not report due to fear, guilt, ignorance, or shame. Clinicians
underreport elder abuse due to poor recognition of the problem, lack of understanding
of reporting methods and requirements, and concerns about physician-patient
confidentiality.
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Pathophysiology
There may be some pathologic findings in both the victims and perpetrators of
domestic violence. Certain medical conditions and lifestyles make family and
domestic violence more likely.[13][14][15]
Perpetrators
● Have a higher consumption of alcohol and illicit drugs and assessment should
include questions that explore drinking habits and violence
● Be possessive, jealous, suspicious, and paranoid.
● Be controlling of everyday family activity, including control of finances and
social activities.
● Suffer low self-esteem
● Have emotional dependence, which tends to occur in both partners, but more
so in the abuser
Children
The danger of domestic violence is particularly acute as both mother and fetus are at
risk. Healthcare professionals should be aware of the psychological consequences of
domestic abuse during pregnancy. There is more stress, depression, and addiction to
alcohol in abused pregnant women. These conditions may harm the fetus.
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender
Domestic violence occurs in gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender couples, and the
rates are thought to be similar to a heterosexual woman, approximately 25%.
● There are more cases of domestic violence among males living with male
partners than among males who live with female partners.
● Females living with female partners experience less domestic violence than
females living with males.
● Transgender individuals have a higher risk of domestic violence. Transgender
victims are approximately two times more likely to experience physical
violence.
Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender victims may be reticent to report domestic
violence. Part of the challenge may be that support services such as shelters, support
groups, and hotlines are not regularly available. This results in isolated and
unsupported victims. Healthcare professionals should strive to be helpful when
working with gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender patients.
Men
Elderly
Elder domestic violence may be financial or physical. The elderly may be controlled
financially. Elders are often hesitant to report this abuse if it is their only available
caregiver. Victims are often dependent, infirm, isolated, or mentally impaired.
Healthcare professionals should be aware of the high incidence of abuse in this
population.
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The history and physical exam should be tailored to the age of the victim.
Child Abuse
The most common injuries are fractures, contusions, bruises, and internal bleeding.
Unexpected injuries to pre-walking infants should be investigated. The caregiver
should explain unusual injuries to the ears, neck, or torso; otherwise, these injuries
should be investigated.
Children who are abused may be unkempt and/or malnourished. They may display
inappropriate behavior such as aggression, or maybe shy, withdrawn, and have poor
communication skills. Others may be disruptive or hyperactive. School attendance is
usually poor.
Approximately one-third of women and one-fifth of men will be victims of abuse. The
most common sites of injuries are the head, neck, and face. Clothes may cover injuries
to the body, breasts, genitals, rectum, and buttocks. One should be suspicious if the
history is not consistent with the injury. Defensive injuries may be present on the
forearms and hands. The patient may have psychological signs and symptoms such as
anxiety, depression, and fatigue.
Abuse during pregnancy may cause as much as 10% of pregnant hospital admissions.
There are a number of historical and physical findings that may help the provider
identify individuals at risk.
If the examiner encounters signs or symptoms, she should make every effort to
examine the patient in private, explaining confidentiality to the patient. Be sure to ask
caring, empathetic questions and listen politely without interruption to answers.
Same-sex partner abuse is common and may be difficult to identify. Over 35% of
heterosexual women, 40% of lesbians, 60% of bisexual women experience domestic
violence. For men, the incidence is slightly lower. In addition to common findings of
abuse, perpetrators may try to control their partners by threatening to make their
sexual preferences public.
The provider should be aware there are fewer resources available to help victims;
further, the perpetrator and victim may have the same friends or support groups.
Men represent as much as 15% of all cases of domestic partner violence. Male victims
are also less likely to seek medical care, so that the incidence may be underreported.
These victims may have a history of child abuse.
Elderly Abuse
Health professionals should ask geriatric patients about abuse, even if signs are
absent.
Risk Factors
● Dementia
● Pathologic characteristics of perpetrators including dementia, mental illness,
and drug and alcohol abuse
● A shared living situation with the abuser
● Social isolation
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Evaluation
Establishing that injuries are related to domestic abuse is a challenging task. Life and
limb-threatening injuries are the priority. After stabilization and physical evaluation,
laboratory tests, x-rays, CT, or MRI may be indicated. It is important that healthcare
professionals first attend to the underlying issue that brought the victim to the
emergency department.[1][16][17][18]
● The evaluation should start with a detailed history and physical examination.
Clinicians should screen all females for domestic violence and refer females
who screen positive. This includes females who do not have signs or symptoms
of abuse. All healthcare facilities should have a plan in place that provides for
assessing, screening, and referring patients for intimate partner violence.
Protocols should include referral, documentation, and follow-up.
● Health professionals and administrators should be aware of challenges such as
barriers to screening for domestic violence: lack of training, time constraints,
the sensitive nature of issues, and a lack of privacy to address the issues.
● Although professional and public awareness has increased, many patients and
providers are still hesitant to discuss abuse.
● Patients with signs and symptoms of domestic violence should be evaluated.
The obvious cues are physical: bruises, bites, cuts, broken bones, concussions,
burns, knife or gunshot wounds.
● Typical domestic injury patterns include contusions to the head, face, neck,
breast, chest, abdomen, and musculoskeletal injuries. Accidental injuries more
commonly involve the extremities of the body. Abuse victims tend to have
multiple injuries in various stages of healing, from acute to chronic.
● Domestic violence victims may have emotional and psychological issues such
as anxiety and depression. Complaints may include backaches, stomachaches,
headaches, fatigue, restlessness, decreased appetite, and insomnia. Women are
more likely to experience asthma, irritable bowel syndrome, and diabetes.
Assessment
Assuming the patient is stable and not in pain, a detailed assessment of victims should
occur after disclosure of abuse. Assessing safety is the priority. A list of standard
prepared questions can help alleviate the uncertainty in the patient's evaluation. If
there are signs of immediate danger, refer to advocate support, shelter, a hotline for
victims, or legal authorities.
Children
A detailed history and careful physical exam should be performed. If head trauma is
suspected, consider an ophthalmology consultation to obtain indirect ophthalmoscopy.
Laboratory
Laboratory studies are often important for forensic evaluation and criminal
prosecution. On occasion, certain diseases may mimic findings similar to child abuse.
As a consequence, they must be ruled out.
Urine
● A urine test may be used as a screen for sexually transmitted disease, bladder
or kidney trauma, and toxicology screening.
Hematology
Imaging
The evaluation of the pediatric skeleton can prove challenging for a non-specialist as
there are subtle differences from adults, such as cranial sutures and incomplete bone
growth. A fracture can be misinterpreted. If there is a concern for abuse, consider
consulting a radiologist.
A skeletal survey is indicated in children younger than 2 years with suspected physical
abuse. The incidence of occult fractures is as high as 1 in 4 in physically abused
children younger than 2 years. The clinician should consider screening all siblings
younger than 2 years.
The skeletal survey should include 2 views of each extremity; anteroposterior and
lateral skull; and lateral chest, spine, abdomen, pelvis, hands, and feet. A radiologist
should review the films for classic metaphyseal lesions and healing fractures, most
often involving the posterior ribs. A “babygram” that includes only 1 film of the entire
body is not an adequate skeletal survey.
Skeletal fractures will remodel at different rates, which are dependent on the age,
location, and nutritional status of the patient.
Imaging: CT
If abuse or head trauma is suspected, a CT scan of the head should be performed on
all children aged six months or younger or children younger than 24 months if
intracranial trauma is suspected. Clinicians should have a low threshold to obtain a CT
scan of the head when abuse is suspected, especially in an infant younger than 12
months.
Special Documentation
Laboratory
Imaging
Other
● Pelvic examination with evidence collection if sexual assault
Evidence Collection
Domestic and family violence commonly results in the legal prosecution of the
perpetrator. Preferably, a team specializing in domestic violence is called in to assist
with evidence collection.
Each health facility should have a written procedure for how to package and label
specimens and maintain a chain of custody. Law enforcement personnel will often
assist with evidence collection and provide specific kits.
Clothing stained with blood, saliva, semen, and vomit should be retained for forensic
analysis.
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Treatment / Management
The priority is the ABCs and appropriate treatment of the presenting complaints.
However, once the patient is stabilized, emergency medical services personnel may
identify problems associated with violence.[19][20][21]
Medical Record
The medical record is often evidence used to convict an abuser. A poorly document
chart may result in an abuser going free and assaulting again.
● Describe the abusive event and current complaints using the patient's own
words.
● Include the behavior of the patient in the record.
● Include health problems related to the abuse.
● Include the alleged perpetrator's name, relationship, and address.
● The physical exam should include a description of the patient's injuries
including location, color, size, amount, and degree of age bruises and
contusions.
● Document injuries with anatomical diagrams and photographs.
● Include the name of the patient, medical record number, date, and time of the
photograph, and witnesses on the back of each photograph.
● Torn and damaged clothing should also be photographed.
● Document injuries not shown clearly by photographs with line drawings.
● With sexual assault, follow protocols for physical examination and evidence
collection.
Disposition
If the patient does not want to go to a shelter, provide telephone numbers for domestic
violence or crisis hotlines and support services for potential later use. Provide the
patient with instructions but be mindful that written materials may pose a danger once
the patient returns home.
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Differential Diagnosis
The differential diagnosis varies with the injury type of injury and age.
Child
Head Trauma
● Accidental injury
● Arteriovenous malformations
● Bacterial meningitis
● Birth trauma
● Cerebral sinovenous thrombosis
● Hemophilia
● Solid brain tumors
● Accidental bruises
● Birth trauma
● Bleeding disorder
● Coining
● Cupping
● Congenital dermal melanocytosis (Mongolian spots)
● Erythema multiforme
● Hemangioma
● Hemophilia
Burns
● Accidental burns
● Atopic dermatitis
● Contact dermatitis
● Impetigo
● Inflammatory skin conditions
● Sunburn
Fractures
● Accidental
● Birth trauma
● Congenital syphilis
● Malignancy
● Osteogenesis imperfecta
● Osteomyelitis
● Rickets
● Scurvy
● Toddler’s fracture
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Prognosis
Without proper social service and mental health intervention, all forms of abuse can
be recurrent and escalating problems, and the prognosis for recovery is poor. Without
treatment, domestic and family violence usually recurs and escalates in both
frequency and severity.[3][22][23]
In children, the potential for poor outcomes is particularly high as abuse inflicts
lifelong effects. In addition to dealing with the sequelae of physical injury, the mental
consequences may be catastrophic. Studies indicate a significant association between
child sexual abuse and increased risk of psychiatric disorders in later life. The
potential for the cycle of violence to continued from childhood is very high.
Health Outcomes
There are multiple known and suspected negative health outcomes of family and
domestic violence. There are long-term consequences to broken bones, traumatic
brain injuries, and internal injuries.
● Asthma
● Insomnia
● Fibromyalgia
● Headaches
● High blood pressure
● Chronic pain
● Gastrointestinal disorders
● Gynecologic disorders
● Depression
● Panic attacks
● PTSD
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Screening: Tools
● The American Academy of Pediatricians has free guides for the history,
physical, diagnostic testing, documentation, treatment, and legal issues in cases
of suspected child abuse.
● The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides several scales
assessing family relationships, including child abuse risks.
● The physical examination is still the most significant diagnostic tool to detect
abuse. A child or adult with suspected abuse should be undressed, and a
comprehensive physical exam should be performed. The skin should be
examined for bruises, bites, burns, and injuries in different stages of healing.
Examine for retinal hemorrhages, subdural hemorrhages, tympanic membrane
rupture, soft tissue swelling, oral bruising, fractured teeth, and organ injury.
Screening: Recommendations
● Evaluate for organic conditions and medications that mimic abuse.
● Evaluate patients and caregivers separately
● Clinicians should regularly screen for family and domestic violence and elder
abuse
● The Elder Abuse Suspicion Index can be used to assess for elder abuse
● Screen for cognitive impairment before screening for abuse in the elderly
● Pattern injury is more suspicious
Risks
Legal
It is important to be aware of federal and state statutes governing domestic and family
abuse. Remember that reporting domestic and family violence to law enforcement
does not obviate detailed documentation in the medical record.
● Battering is a crime, and the patient should be made aware that help is
available. If the patient wants legal help, the local police should be called.
● In some jurisdictions, domestic violence reporting is mandated. The legal
obligation to report abuse should be explained to the patient.
● The patient should be informed how local authorities typically respond to such
reports and provide follow-up procedures. Address the risk of reprisal, need for
shelter, and possibly an emergency protective order (available in every state
and the District of Columbia).
● If there is a possibility the patient’s safety will be jeopardized, the clinician
should work with the patient and authorities to best protect the patient while
meeting legal reporting obligations.
● The clinical role in managing an abused patient goes beyond obeying the laws
that mandate reporting; there is a primary obligation to protect the life of the
patient.
● The clinician must help mitigate the potential harm that results from reporting,
provide appropriate ongoing care, and preserve the safety of the patient.
● If the patient desires, and it is acceptable to the police, a health professional
should remain during the interview.
● The medical record should reflect the incident as described by the patient and
any physical exam findings. Include the date and time the report was taken and
the officer's name and badge number.
National Statutes
Each state has specific child abuse statutes. Federal legislation provides guidelines for
defining acts that constitute child abuse. The guidelines suggest that child abuse
includes an act or failure recent act that presents an imminent risk of serious harm.
This includes any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker that
results in death, physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse, or exploitation.
The Elder Justice Act provides strategies to decrease the likelihood of elder abuse,
neglect, and exploitation. The Act utilizes three significant approaches:
The Violence Against Woman Act makes it a federal crime to cross state lines to stalk,
harass, or physically injure a partner; or enter or leave the country violating a
protective order. It is a violation to possess a firearm or ammunition while subject to a
protective order or if convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence.
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Over 80% of victims of domestic and family violence seek care in a hospital; others
may seek care in health professional offices, including dentists, therapists, and other
medical offices. Routine screening should be conducted by all healthcare practitioners
including nurses, physicians, physician assistants, dentists, nurse practitioners, and
pharmacists. Interprofessional coordination of screening is a critical component of
protecting victims and minimizing negative health outcomes. Health professional
team interventions reduce the incidence of morbidity and mortality associated with
domestic violence. Documentation is vital and a legal obligation.
● Healthcare professionals including the nurse should document all findings and
recommendations in the medical record, including statements made denying
abuse
● If domestic violence is admitted, documentation should include the history,
physical examination findings, laboratory and radiographic finds, any
interventions, and the referrals made.
● If there are significant findings that can be recorded, pictures should be
included.
● The medical record may become a court document; be objective and accurate.
● Healthcare professionals should provide a follow-up appointment.
● Reassurance that additional assistance is available at any time is critical to
protect the patient from harm and break the cycle of abuse.
● Involve the social worker early
● Do not discharge the patient until a safe haven has been established.
Resources
National
The following agencies provide national assistance for victims of domestic and family
violence:
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