Intimate Partner Violence Screening (IPV)
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a pattern of behavior used to establish power and control over someone through fear and intimidation. It can include physical, sexual, emotional, or financial abuse. Nearly one out of three women experience IPV in their lifetime. Despite widespread recommendations for providers to screen women for IPV, screening rates remain low in healthcare settings. There are many consequences of IPV. Among them, children that are exposed to IPV are at increased risk for abuse and neglect, mood...
