Maternal Domestic Violence Screening in an Office-Based Pediatric Practice

W. Parkinson, Gregory; C. Adams, Richard; G. Emerling, Frank

doi:10.1542/peds.108.3.e43

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Maternal Domestic Violence Screening in an Office-Based Pediatric Practice

Published in PEDIATRICS • Sep 1, 2001

Authors:

Gregory W. Parkinson

Richard C. Adams

Frank G. Emerling

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Maternal domestic violence (MDV) screening by pediatricians is not well-studied. Objectives. To determine the practicality and dynamics of routine MDV screening in a private pediatric office and to determine the rate of MDV in Upper Cape Cod, Massachusetts. SETTING: A 3-pediatrician, pri...

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Medicine

Odds ratio

Medicaid

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