作者: Therese Zink , C. Jeffrey Jacobson , Saundra Regan , Stephanie Pabst
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摘要: Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a problem in older women, but victims of IPV are often unidentified the medical setting because providers think as younger women. The experiences women with unknown. This study reports on healthcare and needs IPV. Methods: Interviews were conducted 38 >55 years who responded to an advertisement recruiting "women had been abusive relationship since age 55." audiotaped, transcribed, analyzed for themes. Results: median participants was 58 (range 55–90). majority Caucasian annual incomes over $40,000. length 24 2–67), 39% remained their relationships. About half discussed provider. themes that identified included disclosure about both negative positive providers. Reasons nondisc...