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Universal screening of women for intimate partner violence (IPV) does not seem to improve their quality of life (JW Womens Health Apr 25 2013). Some experts suggest shifting case-finding and intervention to women with signs and symptoms indicative of IPV. Researchers examined IPV prevalence in orthopedic fracture clinics in five countries (Canada, U.S., Netherlands, Denmark, and India).
A total of 2945 women (response rate, 85%) who presented for care after an orthopedic injury completed self-administered direct questions and two standardized instruments (Woman Abuse Screening Tool and Partner Violence Scale) identifying physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. Most participants were white (>80%) and older than 40 (60%) with college education …