Meta-analyses of sex differences in physical aggression to heterosexual partners and in its
physical consequences are reported. Women were slightly more likely (d=–. 05) than men to�…

Meta-analyses are reported of sex differences in acts of physical aggression to heterosexual
partners, derived from the Conflict Tactics Scale (CTS)[J Marriage Fam 8 (1979) 75], using�…

Background Past studies that have addressed the health effects of intimate partner violence
(IPV) have defined IPV as violence based on physical blows that frequently cause injuries�…

Most studies regarding DV focused mainly on female victims. To gain more insight into the
problems male victims encounter, this study investigated the characteristics of this group in�…

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE is a common issue in Australia, with one study quoting 23.9% of
women having been victims in their lifetimes. 1 In times of disaster, domestic violence rates�…

OBJECTIVE Using burden of disease methodology, estimate the health risks of intimate
partner violence (IPV) among women in Victoria, Australia. METHODS We calculated�…

This longitudinal study aimed to establish a firmer scientific basis for recognition and
treatment of post‐traumatic psychiatric morbidity associated with domestic violence. The�…

This paper reviews the international literature on intimate partner violence with a focus on
gender differences in perpetration and victimization rates. A total of 35 studies from 21�…

Background Burden of disease estimates for South Africa have highlighted the particularly
high rates of injuries related to interpersonal violence compared with other regions of the�…

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant health issue in the Australian population and
nurses have a role in assessment, intervention and support of families. World Health�…