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Effect of counselling on the family function of intimate partner violence victims attending antenatal clinic in a tertiary hospital in North Central Nigeria

Published in: South African Family Practice
Volume 61 , issue 2 , 2019 , pages: 69–74

DOI: 10.1080/20786190.2018.1518286

Author(s): BO Akor Department of Family Medicine, Nigeria , LA Moses Department of Family Medicine, Nigeria , ND Baamlong Department of Family Medicine, Nigeria , LL Shedul Department of Family Medicine, Nigeria , AS Haruna Department of Family Medicine, Nigeria , JM Abu Department of Family Medicine, Nigeria , OU Chira Department of Family Medicine, Nigeria , NR Ripiye Department of Family Medicine, Nigeria , RA Abdulkareem Department of Family Medicine, Nigeria

Keywords: counselling , family , function/dysfunction , IPV (intimate partner violence) , SOS Doc (S—offer support and assess safety , O—discuss options , S—validate patient’s strengths , Do—document observations , assessment , and plans , C—offer continuity) , SCORE-15 (Systemic Clinical Outcome and Routine Evaluation 15)

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Abstract

Background and aim: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a global problem. Family dysfunction is an integral characteristic of IPV homes. However, not much has been done regarding restoration of these families. The aim of this study was to explore the effect of counselling on the family function of pregnant IPV victims, with a view to recommending an appropriate interventional strategy.

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