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Article: Domestic violence and men. (gender issues).
- Article from:
- Nursing Standard
- Article date:
- June 18, 2003
- Author:
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Summary
This article discusses the factors that influence or induce domestic violence, and why men who experience domestic violence decline to report or admit to a problem within their relationships. It includes a case study of a man who experienced domestic violence from his wife. There is discussion about the management of the client and the lack of available resources to help with his treatment.
Key words
* Communication
* Domestic violence
* Men's health
These key words are based on subject headings from the British Nursing Index. This article has been subject to double-blind review.