Cry for health: a quantitative evaluation of a hospital-based advocacy intervention for domestic violence and abuse

Cry for health: a quantitative evaluation of a hospital-based advocacy intervention for domestic violence and abuse

Abstract Background Domestic violence and abuse (DVA) damages the health of survivors and increases use of healthcare services. We report findings from a multi-site evaluation of hospital-based advocacy services, designed to support survivors attending emergency departments and maternity services. M...

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Main Authors: Gemma Halliwell, Sandi Dheensa, Elisabetta Fenu, Sue K. Jones, Jessica Asato, Suzanne Jacob, Gene Feder
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-10-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Domestic violence and abuse
Intimate partner violence
Advocacy
Healthcare response
Accident and emergency (ED)
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-019-4621-0

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