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General Reports
 

             Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries  

 
Efficacy of a group intervention for adult women survivors of sexual abuse.
Hébert M, Bergeron M.
J Child Sex Abus. 2007;16(4):37-61.
 Abstract
 
Intimate Partner Violence Exposure and Change in Women's Physical Symptoms Over Time.
Gerber MR, Wittenberg E, Ganz ML, et al 
Gen Intern Med. 2007 Nov 28
Abstract
 
Older women's fears of violence: the need for interventions that enable active ageing.
Barnett K, Buys L, Lovie-Kitchin J, Boulton-Lewis G, et al  
J Women Aging. 2007;19(3-4):179-93
 Abstract
 
Identifying signs and symptoms of intimate partner violence in an oncology setting.
Mick J. 
Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2006 Aug;10(4):509-13.
 Abstract
 
Hidden from plain sight: residents' domestic violence screening attitudes and reported practices
Baig A, Shadigian E, Heisler M.  
Gen Intern Med. 2006 Sep;21(9):949-54
 Abstract
 
Management of rape victims (regarding STD treatment and pregnancy prevention): do academic
emergency departments practice what they preach?
Azikiwe N, Wright J, Cheng T, D'Angelo LJ.  
J Adolesc Health. 2005 May;36(5):446-8.
Abstract
 
Women marginalized by poverty and violence. How patient-physician relationships can help.
Woolhouse S, Brown JB, Lent B  
Can Fam Physician. 2004 Oct;50:1388-94.
 Abstract
 
Intimate Partner Violence and Physical Health Consequences: Policy and Practice Implications.
Plichta SB.
J Interpers Violence. 2004 Nov;19(11):1296-1323
 Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Should Health Professionals Screen All Women for Domestic Violence?
Take A,  Wathen CN,  MacMillan H 
PLoS Medicine Vol 1, No 1
 Paper
 
FULL-TEXT  ARTICLE
General practitioner management of intimate partner abuse and the whole family:
qualitative study.
Taft A, Broom DH, Legge D.
BMJ. 2004 Mar 13;328(7440):595-6
 Paper

General practitioner management of intimate partner abuse and the whole family:
 qualitative study.
Taft A, Broom DH, Legge D.  
BMJ. 2004 Feb 6
 Abstract

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters 

  Rape victims: Are primary care practices prepared?  
SB. Plichta,  T Vandecar, Siraphat,  et al
 (133 APHA)
 Abstract
Violence Screening/Identification/Response by HCWS
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
"You're not a victim of domestic violence, are you?" Provider patient communication
about domestic violence.
Rhodes KV, Frankel RM, Levinthal N, et al 
Ann Intern Med. 2007 Nov 6;147(9):620-7.
Abstract
 
FULL TEXT PDF ARTICLE
 The sensitivity and specificity of four questions (HARK) to identify intimate partner violence:
a diagnostic accuracy study in general practice.
Sohal H, Eldridge S, Feder GS. 
BMC Fam Pract. 2007 Aug 29;8(1):49
Paper
 
Approaches to screening for intimate partner violence in health care settings:
a randomized trial.
MacMillan HL, Wathen CN, Jamieson E, et al 
JAMA. 2006 Aug 2;296(5):530-6
 Abstract
 
A Protocol to Diagnose Intimate Partner Violence in the Emergency Department.
Halpern LR, Perciaccante VJ, Hayes C, et al
J Trauma. 2006 May;60(5):1101-1105.
 Abstract
 
Intimate partner violence screening practices of certified nurse-midwives.
Hindin PK.
J Midwifery Womens Health. 2006 May-Jun;51(3):216-21.
 Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Should Health Professionals Screen All Women for Domestic Violence?
Take A,  Wathen CN,  MacMillan H 
PLoS Medicine Vol 1, No 1
 Paper
 
FULL-TEXT  ARTICLE
General practitioner management of intimate partner abuse and the whole family:
qualitative study.
Taft A, Broom DH, Legge D.
BMJ. 2004 Mar 13;328(7440):595-6
 Paper
 
Preventive care in the emergency department: screening for domestic violence in the
emergency department.
Anglin D, Sachs C.
Acad Emerg Med. 2003 Oct;10(10):1118-27.
Abstract

Victims of domestic violence on the trauma service: unrecognized and underreported.
Davis JW, Parks SN, Kaups KL, et al.
J Trauma 2003 Feb;54(2):352-5
Abstract

How Physicians Feel about Assisting Female Victims of Intimate-partner Violence.
Garimella RN, Plichta SB, Houseman C, Garzon L.
Acad Med 2002 Dec;77(12):1262-5
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Should health professionals screen women for domestic violence? Systematic review.
Ramsay J,  Richardson J,   Carter YH,  et al.
 BMJ 2002;325 314
Abstract


 Domestic violence compared to other health risks. A survey of physicians' beliefs and
behaviors.
Gerbert B, Gansky SA, Tang JW,  
Am J Prev Med 2002 Aug;23(2):82-90
 Abstract

Unsafe Sex, Substance Abuse, and Domestic Violence: How Do Recently Trained
Obstetricians-Gynecologists Fare at Lifestyle Risk Assessment and Counseling on
STD Prevention?
Haley N, Maheux B, Rivard M, Gervais A
Prev Med 2002 Jun;34(6):632-7  
Abstract

Communicating with patients about intimate partner violence: screening and interviewing
approaches.
Fogarty CT, Burge S, McCord EC
Fam Med 2002 May;34(5):369-75
Abstract

Dilemmas and opportunities for an appropriate health-service response to violence against women.
Garcia-Moreno C.
 Lancet 2002 Apr 27;359(9316):1509-14
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE  
 Identifying domestic violence: cross sectional study in primary care.
Richardson J,  Coid J,
 BMJ 2002;Feb 2;324:274
Paper

 
Trauma
 
General Trauma

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Effect of cognitive behavioral therapy on heart rate variability during REM sleep in female
rape victims with PTSD.
Nishith P, Duntley SP, Domitrovich P. et al
J Trauma Stress. 2003 Jun;16(3):247-50.
Abstract

Brain Trauma

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Early identification of mild traumatic brain injury in female victims of domestic violence.
Corrigan JD, Wolfe M, Mysiw WJ ,et al.
Am J Obstet Gynecol 2003 May;188(5):S71-6
 Abstract
 
Oral/Facial  Trauma

            Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  The abused female oral and maxillofacial surgery patient: treatment approaches for
identification and management.
Zeitler DL   
Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. 2007 May;19(2):259-65.
 Abstract

Genital Trauma

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Female urethral and bladder neck injury after rape: an appraisal of the surgical management.
Okeke LI, Aisuodionoe-Shadrach O, Ogbimi AI.  
Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2006 Aug 10
 Abstract
 
Management of cervical stab wounds in low volume trauma centres: Systematic physical
examination and low threshold for adjunctive studies, or surgical exploration.
Pakarinen TK, Leppaniemi A, Sihvo E, et al  
Injury. 2006 May;37(5):440-7
 Abstract

The use of intrapartum defibulation in women with female genital mutilation. 
Rouzi AA, Aljhadali EA, Amarin ZO, Abduljabbar HS.
BJOG 2001 Sep;108(9):949-51
Abstract

Signs of genital trauma in adolescent rape victims examined acutely 
Adams JA, Girardin B, Faugno D
J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 2000 May;13(2):88
Abstract
Post-Sexual Assault HIV Prophylaxis  
Non-Occupational HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries 

 
HIV Postexposure Prophylaxis Use Among Ontario Female Adolescent Sexual Assault Victims:
A Prospective Analysis.
Du Mont J, Myhr TL, Husson H, et al
Sex Transm Dis. 2008 Oct 2.
Abstract 
 
HIV Postexposure Prophylaxis in Sexual Assault: Current Practice and Patient
Adherence to Treatment Recommendations in a Large Urban Teaching Hospital.
Linden JA, Oldeg P, Mehta SD, et al 
Acad Emerg Med. 2005 Jul;12(7):640-646.
 Abstract 

Prophylaxis provided to sexual assault victims seen at US emergency departments.
Rovi S, Shimoni N.
J Am Med Womens Assoc 2002 Fall;57(4):204-7
Abstract 

Post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV infection after sexual assault:
 When is it indicated?
Fong C.
Emerg Med J 2001 Jul;18(4):242-5
Abstract 

Prophylaxis against possible human immunodeficiency virus exposure after 
 nonoccupational needlestick injuries or sexual assaults in children and adolescents.
Babl FE, Cooper ER, Kastner B, Kharasch S.
Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2001 Jun;155(6):680-2
Abstract 

Using a SANE interdisciplinary approach to care of sexual assault victims.
Derhammer F,  Lucente V, Reed JF 3rd, Young MJ. 
Jt Comm J Qual Improv 2000 Aug;26(8):488-96
 Abstract 

Postexposure prophylaxis for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection following
sexual assault.
Bamberger JD, Waldo CR, Gerberding JL,Katz MH.
Am J Med 1999 Mar;106(3):323-6
 Abstract

  

For general information information on HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis, link to
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Management

Mental Health
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries 
 
 
Increased cortisol in women with intimate partner violence-related posttraumatic stress disorder.
Inslicht SS, Marmar CR, Neylan TC, et al 
Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2006 Jul;1071:428-9.
 Abstract
 
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Part III: Health Effects of Interpersonal Violence Among Women.
Hegadoren KM, Lasiuk GC, Coupland NJ.
Perspect Psychiatr Care. 2006 Aug;42(3):163-73.
 Abstract
 
Intimate Partner Violence and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms in Women:
 What We Know and Need to Know.
Woods SJ.
J Interpers Violence. 2005 Apr;20(4):394-402.
Abstract
 
An exploration of comorbid depression among female victims of intimate partner violence
with posttraumatic stress disorder.
Nixon RD, Resick PA, Nishith P.
J Affect Disord. 2004 Oct 15;82(2):315-20
Abstract
 
Beyond PTSD: Mental Health Consequences of Violence Against Women:
A Response to Briere and Jordan.
Mechanic MB.
J Interpers Violence. 2004 Nov;19(11):1283-1289.
Abstract

Major depressive and post-traumatic stress disorder comorbidity in female victims of
intimate partner violence.
Stein MB, Kennedy C. 
J Affect Disord. 2001 Oct;66(2-3):133-8.
Abstract

Attentional dysfunction associated with posttraumatic stress disorder among rape survivors.
Jenkins MA, Langlais PJ, Delis DA, Cohen RA
Clin Neuropsychol 2000 Feb;14(1):7-12 8  
 Abstract

Cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders: why and how it works.
Basco MR, Glickman M, Weatherford P, Ryser N
Bull Menninger Clin 2000 Summer;64(3 Suppl A):A52-70 
Abstract

  
Pregnancy Resulting from Rape
Prevention of Pregnancy        Abortion
Prevention of Pregnancy

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries 
 
  Introducing domestic violence assessment in a postpartum clinical setting.
Janssen PA, Holt VL, Sugg NK.
 Matern Child Health J 2002 Sep;6(3):195-203
 Abstract

Domestic violence and sexually transmitted diseases: the experience of prenatal care patients.
Martin SL, Matza LS, Kupper LL, et al.
Public Health Rep 1999 May-Jun;114(3):262-8
Abstract  

Prevention of pregnancy resulting from rape. A neglected preventive health measure.
Stewart FH,Trussell J 1:
Am J Prev Med 2000 Nov 1;19(4):228-229 A 
 Abstract

Emergency contraception: a simple, safe, effective and economical method for preventing  
undesired pregnancy.
Schiavon R, Jimenez-Villanueva CH, Ellertson C, Langer A.
Rev Invest Clin  000Mar-Apr;52(2):168-76  
 Abstract 

  

Abortion

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  The discussion on induced abortion in the Brazilian Congress: the role of the women's 
 movement. 
Hardy E, Rebello I.
Cad Saude Publica 1996 Apr;12(2):259-266  
Abstract 

Informed consent for emergency contraception: variability in hospital care of rape victims.
Smugar SS, Spina BJ, Merz JF
Am J Public Health 2000 Sep;90(9):1372-6  
Abstract		  
Specialized Services
Adolescents         Maternity

Adolescent  Services

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Care of the adolescent sexual assault victim.
Kaplan DW, Feinstein RA,  Fisher MM, Klein JD, et al.
Pediatrics 2001   Jun;107(6):1476-9
Abstract		  

Maternity Services

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Addressing domestic violence through maternity services: policy and practice.
Marchant S, Davidson LL, Garcia J, Parsons JE.
Midwifery 2001 Sep;17(3):164-170
Abstract 		  
Quality of Care
 
         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Measuring the quality of medical care for women who experience sexual assault with data
from the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey.
Amey AL, Bishai D.
Ann Emerg Med 2002 Jun;39(6):631-8
 Abstract		  

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