Posts Tagged ‘domestic abuse’
PTSD linked to early, low-weight births
U. MICHIGAN (US) — Women with post-traumatic stress disorder are more likely to have smaller babies and deliver prematurely, new research shows. Continue…
Friday, August 5, 2011 10:07 - 0 Comments
Health & Medicine - Jun 22, 2011 15:13 - 2 Comments
Pregnancy depression tied to past abuse
UNC-CHAPEL HILL (US) — Women with a history of eating disorders or abuse may be at higher risk of suffering from depression during and after pregnancy. (more…)
Society & Culture - Feb 24, 2011 12:23 - 0 Comments
Abused lesbians face double jeopardy
U. ILLINOIS (US) — Lesbian mothers experiencing intimate partner violence don’t often seek help for fear of losing custody of their children. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jul 14, 2010 17:16 - 1 Comment
Elderly often silent victims of abuse
U. NOTTINGHAM (UK)—Because most domestic violence surveys tend to focus on younger women, older women who suffer or have suffered domestic abuse are historically a silent section of society. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jun 28, 2010 13:34 - 3 Comments
Domestic violence, HIV go hand in hand
EMORY (US)—Women in South Africa who are victims of domestic violence are more likely to become infected with HIV compared to women who do not experience such behavior, according to a new study. (more…)
Society & Culture - Mar 17, 2010 11:58 - 11 Comments
Men who batter think other guys do, too
U. WASHINGTON (US)—Men who engage in domestic violence consistently overestimate how common such behavior is, and the more they overestimate, the more they engage in abusing their partner. (more…)
