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[[File:True Manhood - Anti-Domestic Violence Sign - Outside Entebbe - Uganda.jpg|thumb|A [[campaign]] poster against domestic violence in [[Uganda]]. The sign reads: ''Beating my wife destroyed my marriage, don't do what I did.'']] | {{Infobox medical condition | ||
| name = Domestic violence | |||
| image = [[File:Purple_ribbon.svg|120px]] | |||
| alt = Purple ribbon | |||
| caption = The purple ribbon is a symbol of domestic violence awareness. | |||
| synonyms = Domestic abuse, spousal abuse, intimate partner violence (IPV) | |||
| specialty = [[Psychiatry]], [[Psychology]], [[Social work]] | |||
| symptoms = Physical injury, psychological trauma, anxiety, depression | |||
| complications = [[Post-traumatic stress disorder]], [[chronic pain]], [[substance abuse]] | |||
| onset = Any age | |||
| duration = Can be acute or chronic | |||
| types = Physical, emotional, sexual, financial, psychological | |||
| causes = Complex and multifactorial, including [[socioeconomic factors]], [[cultural norms]], [[substance abuse]], [[mental health disorders]] | |||
| risks = [[History of abuse]], [[substance abuse]], [[mental illness]], [[economic stress]] | |||
| diagnosis = Clinical assessment, [[screening tools]] | |||
| differential = [[Accidental injury]], [[self-harm]], [[mental health disorders]] | |||
| prevention = Education, [[community programs]], [[legal interventions]] | |||
| treatment = [[Counseling]], [[shelters]], [[legal protection]], [[medical care]] | |||
| prognosis = Varies; can lead to long-term health issues if not addressed | |||
| frequency = Affects millions worldwide; varies by region | |||
| deaths = Significant contributor to [[homicide]] and [[suicide]] rates | |||
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'''Domestic violence''' means that in a [[relationship]] or [[marriage]], one or both of the partners uses physical, sexual or [[psychology|psychological]] [[violence]] to try to get power or control over the other or due to losing their temper. Domestic violence can occur in heterosexual and same-sex relationships. There is often a predictable pattern or cycle of violence in a relationship and the abuse tends to get worse over time. Domestic violence can be also a factor to be [[homelessness]], as pointed out by Principles 15 of the [[Yogyakarta Principles]]. | '''Domestic violence''' means that in a [[relationship]] or [[marriage]], one or both of the partners uses physical, sexual or [[psychology|psychological]] [[violence]] to try to get power or control over the other or due to losing their temper. Domestic violence can occur in heterosexual and same-sex relationships. There is often a predictable pattern or cycle of violence in a relationship and the abuse tends to get worse over time. Domestic violence can be also a factor to be [[homelessness]], as pointed out by Principles 15 of the [[Yogyakarta Principles]]. | ||
=== Patterns and Consequences === | === Patterns and Consequences === | ||
Domestic violence often follows a predictable pattern or cycle of violence in a relationship, and the abuse tends to escalate over time. The consequences of domestic violence can be severe, including physical injuries, emotional trauma, and even death. Domestic violence can also be a factor leading to homelessness, as pointed out by Principles 15 of the Yogyakarta Principles. | Domestic violence often follows a predictable pattern or cycle of violence in a relationship, and the abuse tends to escalate over time. The consequences of domestic violence can be severe, including physical injuries, emotional trauma, and even death. Domestic violence can also be a factor leading to homelessness, as pointed out by Principles 15 of the Yogyakarta Principles. | ||
=== Cultural Attitudes and Laws === | === Cultural Attitudes and Laws === | ||
In any culture or community, there are beliefs and attitudes that support domestic violence and beliefs and attitudes that do not support domestic violence. In most countries, laws exist to protect victims of domestic violence. There are also organizations that can help in such situations. | In any culture or community, there are beliefs and attitudes that support domestic violence and beliefs and attitudes that do not support domestic violence. In most countries, laws exist to protect victims of domestic violence. There are also organizations that can help in such situations. | ||
=== Reporting of Domestic Violence === | === Reporting of Domestic Violence === | ||
Unfortunately, many cases of domestic violence do not get reported to the police. Estimates suggest that only a third of domestic violence cases (or even less) get reported to the authorities [citation needed]. | Unfortunately, many cases of domestic violence do not get reported to the police. Estimates suggest that only a third of domestic violence cases (or even less) get reported to the authorities [citation needed]. | ||
=== Mental Health and Domestic Violence === | === Mental Health and Domestic Violence === | ||
Many people who use violence against their partners have mental disorders, especially antisocial personality disorder and borderline personality disorder. | Many people who use violence against their partners have mental disorders, especially antisocial personality disorder and borderline personality disorder. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Intimate Partner Violence]] | * [[Intimate Partner Violence]] | ||
* [[Domestic Violence Hotline]] | * [[Domestic Violence Hotline]] | ||
* [[National Domestic Violence Hotline]] | * [[National Domestic Violence Hotline]] | ||
== See also == | |||
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* [[Cycle of abuse]] (patterns in relationships where there is domestic violence) | * [[Cycle of abuse]] (patterns in relationships where there is domestic violence) | ||
[[Category:Domestic violence]] | [[Category:Domestic violence]] | ||
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| Domestic violence | |
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| Synonyms | Domestic abuse, spousal abuse, intimate partner violence (IPV) |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | Psychiatry, Psychology, Social work |
| Symptoms | Physical injury, psychological trauma, anxiety, depression |
| Complications | Post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic pain, substance abuse |
| Onset | Any age |
| Duration | Can be acute or chronic |
| Types | Physical, emotional, sexual, financial, psychological |
| Causes | Complex and multifactorial, including socioeconomic factors, cultural norms, substance abuse, mental health disorders |
| Risks | History of abuse, substance abuse, mental illness, economic stress |
| Diagnosis | Clinical assessment, screening tools |
| Differential diagnosis | Accidental injury, self-harm, mental health disorders |
| Prevention | Education, community programs, legal interventions |
| Treatment | Counseling, shelters, legal protection, medical care |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Varies; can lead to long-term health issues if not addressed |
| Frequency | Affects millions worldwide; varies by region |
| Deaths | Significant contributor to homicide and suicide rates |
Domestic violence means that in a relationship or marriage, one or both of the partners uses physical, sexual or psychological violence to try to get power or control over the other or due to losing their temper. Domestic violence can occur in heterosexual and same-sex relationships. There is often a predictable pattern or cycle of violence in a relationship and the abuse tends to get worse over time. Domestic violence can be also a factor to be homelessness, as pointed out by Principles 15 of the Yogyakarta Principles.
Patterns and Consequences[edit]
Domestic violence often follows a predictable pattern or cycle of violence in a relationship, and the abuse tends to escalate over time. The consequences of domestic violence can be severe, including physical injuries, emotional trauma, and even death. Domestic violence can also be a factor leading to homelessness, as pointed out by Principles 15 of the Yogyakarta Principles.
Cultural Attitudes and Laws[edit]
In any culture or community, there are beliefs and attitudes that support domestic violence and beliefs and attitudes that do not support domestic violence. In most countries, laws exist to protect victims of domestic violence. There are also organizations that can help in such situations.
Reporting of Domestic Violence[edit]
Unfortunately, many cases of domestic violence do not get reported to the police. Estimates suggest that only a third of domestic violence cases (or even less) get reported to the authorities [citation needed].
Mental Health and Domestic Violence[edit]
Many people who use violence against their partners have mental disorders, especially antisocial personality disorder and borderline personality disorder.
See also[edit]
See also[edit]
- Cycle of abuse (patterns in relationships where there is domestic violence)
References[edit]
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