Domestic violence in pregnancy: prevalence and characteristics of the pregnant woman.
Fátima Susana Jesus AlmeidaEmília Carvalho CoutinhoJoão Carvalho DuarteCláudia Margarida Balula ChavesPaula Alexandra Batista NelasOdete Pereira AmaralVitória Castro ParreiraPublished in: Journal of clinical nursing (2017)
Knowledge of the prevalence and characteristics of pregnant women who experience domestic violence is of paramount importance in planning appropriate strategies for their needs during pregnancy. Results indicate the need for nurses to intervene when warning signs of domestic violence against pregnant women are detected.