What is it about?
Domestic Abuse is a major problem across the globe - gender, race, religion, culture, age, economic status - anyone in any situation can become a victim of being in an abusive relationship, caused by someone known to them. This article outlines key issues to help raise awareness about this critically important social issue.
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Why is it important?
Nurses and midwives are key health professionals to recognise anyone in their care who may not feel safe at home, and consequently need to be able to identify those who are vulnerable at risk or being abused, where they should feel safe. If people feel safe at home they can function better as individuals and as part of a caring community
Perspectives
If we can raise awareness of how common and complex Domestic Abuse is, then perhaps we can make a positive difference to individuals lives. Helping to understand indicators or just how many people do not feel safe at home should enable better care for those who attend nurses or midwives for care episodes.
Carmel Bagness
Royal College of Nursing
Managing and supporting people in domestic abuse situations is challenging. It is essential that all nurses and midwives have some understanding of the issues and know what to do and who to ask, at least in the first instance. The issues are challenging and complex and this article helps raise the awareness and provide some practical tips for nurses and midwives to help them when dealing with the issues.
Helen Donovan
Royal College of Nursing
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This page is a summary of: Perspectives: Do you feel safe at home?, Journal of Research in Nursing, September 2016, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/1744987116656738.
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