Children outcomes and intimate partner violence research

摘要

We commend Kelsey Hegarty and colleagues (July 20, p 249) for taking a rigorous approach to assess universal screening for intimate partner violence (IPV) in health-care settings. As paediatricians, we have a unique perspective on their findings and potential implications. 40% of women experiencing IPV live with children who are subsequently exposed to chronic and unpredictable violence in the home. It is well documented that IPV-exposed children are at an increased risk for adverse physical and mental health outcomes, child maltreatment, and academic failure. Unfortunately, many studies of IPV interventions fail to address these paediatric outcomes.