Perceptions of firearms in a cohort of women exposed to intimate partner violence (IPV) in Central Pennsylvania
Abstract Background Almost one-half of U.S. women will experience intimate partner violence (IPV), defined as physical, sexual, or psychological harm by a current or former partner. IPV is associated with an increased risk of homicide, with firearms as the most commonly used weapon. We designed this...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-01-01
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Series: | BMC Women's Health |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-020-01134-y |