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Exposure to family violence from childhood to adulthood.

Margot ShieldsLil TonmyrWendy E HovdestadAndrea GonzalezHarriet MacMillan
Published in: BMC public health (2020)
The association between CM and IPV in adulthood is particularly concerning because experiencing multiple forms of trauma has cumulative effects. Lifespan studies have shown that individuals who experience multiple incidents of abuse exhibit the highest levels of impairment. This underscores the importance of programs to eradicate both CM and IPV. This underscores the importance of programs to eradicate both CM and IPV. Future research should focus on assessing interventions designed to promote healthy relationships and the provision of emotional support and coping mechanisms to children and families in abusive situations.
Keyphrases
  • intimate partner violence
  • depressive symptoms
  • early life
  • public health
  • patient safety
  • physical activity
  • palliative care
  • mental health