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How to identify domestic violence what constitutes domestic violence in nc
Many health workers are unsure whether they should ask about violence because they feel there is
little they can do about it. Some believe that violence is not a health issue. In fact, violence is as
much a health issue as dirty drinking water. Simply pretending to be ignorant cannot in anyway be
helpful to the woman. As a rule, if you feel that violence is occurring in a woman’s home, always
ask her a simple question about it.
what constitutes domestic violence in nc All women in the following groups should be screened for
violence or abuse:
• any woman with chronic physical complaints, sleep problems, tiredness and so on;
• pregnant women;
• women who have unexplained injuries;
• women who have had a miscarriage or abortion;
• women who are suicidal or have attempted suicide;
• women who are disabled (mentally or physically);
• when a male partner is overly attentive or unwilling to leave the woman alone with you;
• women with gynaecological complaints.