A comparison of intimate partner violence and associated physical injuries between cohabitating and married women: a 5-year medical chart review

A comparison of intimate partner violence and associated physical injuries between cohabitating and married women: a 5-year medical chart review

Abstract Background Cohabitation, referring to a co-residential romantic relationship between two intimate partners without a marriage license, has become widely accepted in contemporary societies. It has been found that cohabitating women have a higher risk of experiencing intimate partner violence...

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Main Authors: Janet Yuen-Ha Wong, Anna Wai-Man Choi, Daniel Yee-Tak Fong, Edmond Pui Hang Choi, John Kit-Shing Wong, Fung Ling So, Chu-Leung Lau, Chak-Wah Kam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Intimate partner violence
Physical violence
Injury
Cohabitation
Women
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3879-y

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