Overview
- Fills a void in the literature for an authentic, evidence-based book on domestic violence and public health
- Bridges the understanding between policies and the consequent medical practices
- Analyses policy and direct actions to comprehend State perspectives and NGO initiatives in India
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Table of contents (5 chapters)
Keywords
- Domestic Violence in India
- domestic violence and women's health
- reproductive health and RTIs
- physical violence and mental health
- psychological violence and sexual violence
- domestic violence act in India
- role of health professionals
- gender and healthcare policy in India
- intimate partner violence
- reproductive health consequences of violence
- challenges of research on domestic violence
About this book
Medical professionals are expected to intervene in instances of injuries related to domestic violence---a responsibility that they are currently unable to fulfil due to lack of training in recognizing abuse and lack of tools for intervention. This book improves hands-on-knowledge by providing information on where to refer victims for assistance and timely intervention. Comprehensive yet lucid, this book is useful for academics, policy makers, non-government organizations and women’s rights groups in helping victims during and after a violent episode and also in improving reporting and referral services.Â
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Domestic Violence and Health Care in India
Book Subtitle: Policy and Practice
Authors: Meerambika Mahapatro
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-6159-2
Publisher: Springer Singapore
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2018
Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-10-6158-5Published: 12 June 2018
Softcover ISBN: 978-981-13-3872-4Published: 16 December 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-981-10-6159-2Published: 30 May 2018
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVII, 226
Number of Illustrations: 4 b/w illustrations, 2 illustrations in colour
Topics: Public Health, Social Work, Gender Studies