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Intimate Partner Violence Risk Factors

Aka: Intimate Partner Violence Risk Factors, Domestic Abuse Risk Factors

Risk Factors
1. Age <35 years old
2. Separated or divorced
3. Medical assistance or no insurance
4. Higher depression or anxiety scores
5. Drug or Alcohol Abuse
6. Suicide attempts
7. Broken bones, sprains, or serious cuts
8. Diarrhea
9. Vaginal Discharge
10. Substance Abuse by a partner
Interpretation
1. No Risk Factors
  1. Women reporting current abuse: 2%
2. Six to seven Risk Factors
  1. Women reporting current abuse: 70%

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This page was written by Scott Moses, MD, last revised on 12/5/2011 and last published on 5/17/2012.

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