In the context of present-day developments, domestic abuse appears to be a pressing concern. According to Alshammari et al. (2018), “intimate partner violence (IPV) or domestic violence and abuse refer to the victimization of an individual by an intimate companion” (para. 9). However, domestic abuse may also regard not only intimate relationships but also relationships between parents and children and even roommates. Alshammari et al. (2018) refer to the World Health Organization, which claims that the term “may also encompass other forms of family violence such as children and older people and is not confined to intimate partners” (para. 9). Thus, there is no doubt that this problem is widespread and requires an urgent solution.
There are some predisposing factors, which are highly likely to lead to domestic abuse. They could be low self-esteem, early age, lack of skill required to cope with social and communication hardships, and aggressive behavior. In addition, intensive alcohol and drug usage may be on this list as well. It is evident that there are other factors, as this aspect is extremely individual. However, nurses may contribute to supplying the solution for this pressing concern (Alshammari et al., 2018). Their role in detecting IPV and suppling essential help in the context of emotional and psychological support should not be underestimated. As the most crucial aspect of addressing IPV is its identification, nurses can notice the signs of domestic abuse (Alshammari et al., 2018). In order to realize this intention, it is essential to provide nurses with competent training on how to indicate and react to the IPV of their patients. This way, this hot-button problem may be addressed, and nurses may provide positive outcomes in the long run.
Reference
Alshammari, K. F., McGarry, J., & Higginbottom, G. M. A. (2018). Nurse education and understanding related to domestic violence and abuse against women: An integrative review of the literature. Nurs Open, 5(3), 237-253.