{"product_id":"domestic-violence-and-health-9781861342157","title":"Domestic violence and health","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomestic violence and health is one of the first indepth studies within Britain to explore the issue of healthcare professionals' attitudes towards women who are victims of domestic violence. There is a growing interest by healthcare professionals and researchers about the role of healthcare professionals in relation to domestic violence. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nThis book looks at the health experiences of women who are victims of domestic violence and the responses to such injuries by healthcare professionals. The author presents the results of an indepth qualitative study, conducted within Britain, examining domestic violence and health. Women who are treated medically without any acknowledgement of the social, personal and psychological aspects of their condition, are likely to re-present with domestic violence-related injuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nThe book includes chapters that look at:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\ncurrent interest both nationally and internationally;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nwhy women access health services;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nan examination of the physical and non-physical effects of domestic violence;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nthe range of treatment options currently favoured by healthcare professionals and the response of patients to them;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\ndifferentiations in practice between different health professionals;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nthe impact of domestic violence as a social issue on trends in medical training.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nThese issues are considered in light of debates about medicalisation, the function of the sick role, and both biomedical\/wound-led, and holistic\/person-led approaches to health provision. Key findings are highlighted, and the author provides recommendations for good practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\nDomestic violence and health is essential reading for public health administrators and policy makers, healthcare professionals and feminist researchers, activists and advocates.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Emma Williamson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48281043370235,"sku":"9781861342157","price":38.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/9781861342157_33b60a89-5b87-4ef7-83a9-7cf6f3133ceb.jpg?v=1772487832","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/domestic-violence-and-health-9781861342157","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}