‘It is a difficult topic’ – a qualitative study of midwives´ experiences with routine antenatal enquiry for intimate partner violence

‘It is a difficult topic’ – a qualitative study of midwives´ experiences with routine antenatal enquiry for intimate partner violence

Abstract Background Intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy may jeopardize maternal and fetal health (IJFWM 49:159-164, 2004; IJGO 133:269-276, 2016). In recognition of the significant public health impact of IPV, the Norwegian Directorate of Health issued new guidelines in 2014, which reco...

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Main Authors: L. Henriksen, L.M Garnweidner-Holme, K.K Thorsteinsen, M. Lukasse
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Intimate partner violence
Antenatal care
Routine enquiry
Midwifery care
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-017-1352-2

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