Types of Abuse and Violence Against Women

10 Questions

What are some of the consequences of family violence mentioned in the text?

Inability to afford food due to financial abuse

Which aspect of preparing for a nursing assessment of family violence involves using the Abuse Assessment Screen?

Collecting subjective data

How should an evaluator convey their attitude when interviewing children about family violence?

Encouraging children to share openly

What is one way to promote the client's comfort during an examination according to the text?

Having warm hands

Which of the following aspects should a nurse remain nonjudgmental about during a family violence assessment?

Client's habits and lifestyle

What is COLDSPA used for when asking questions during a nursing assessment?

Prompting clients with specific questions

Why should individuals be educated about risks and possibilities for assistance according to the text?

To increase awareness and provide support options

What should an evaluator do when interviewing children about family violence?

[Encourage] them to ask questions and share openly

Why is it important not to interrupt the client when asking questions during an assessment?

[To] allow clients to answer completely

What should a nurse do to ensure client comfort during an examination?

Have warm hands

Study Notes

Types of Abuse

Economic Abuse: making a woman financially dependent
Sexual Violence: acts of a sexual nature, including rape, sexual harassment, and making demeaning remarks

Intimate Partner Violence

A pattern of assaultive and coercive behavior that may include physical injury, psychological abuse, sexual assault, stalking, deprivation, intimidation, and reproductive coercion

Child Abuse

Any recent act or failure to act that results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation
Types of Child Abuse:
- Physical
- Sexual
- Emotional
- Neglect

Elderly Mistreatment

Includes neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, financial abuse, psychological abuse, exploitation, abandonment, or prejudicial attitudes that decrease quality of life and are demeaning to those over 65 years old

Family Violence

A situation in which one family member causes physical or emotional harm to another family member
A pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner

Psychopathology Theory: batterers suffer from personality disorders
Social Learning Theory: violence is a learned behavior from childhood

Types of Family Violence

Physical: involves the use of force, often causing injury or pain
Sexual: involves forcing sex or sexual acts upon another person without their consent
Psychological: involves using words, actions, insults, intimidation, or manipulation to control, exploit, frighten, or humiliate another person
Financial: involves using economic resources to exploit or manipulate another person

Consequences of Abuse

Inability of the frail elderly to handle the trauma
Inability to get food or medication because of neglect
Inability to pay for food or medication because of financial abuse
Inability to deal with illness/malnutrition/problems because of depression associated with abuse

Nursing Assessment of Family Violence

Preparing yourself for the examination
Collecting subjective data using the Abuse Assessment Screen and COLDSPA
Considerations when interviewing children, such as encouraging them to ask questions and share information about themselves or their family
Upon assessment, provide privacy, keep hands warm, and remain nonjudgmental