Category: Domestic Abuse
A local doctor, inspired by a recent story about a fellow GP who had suffered domestic abuse, has been working to raise awareness of how we can all try to help. Dr Vasu Siva, of Hillview Surgery in Perivale, is…
Domestic abuse (DA) is a well-recognised safeguarding issue being prevalent globally. In the UK, it affects around 2.3 million adults yearly.1 One in five homicides is a domestic homicide,2 and police are identifying new suspected victim suicides with a history of DA….
For the first time, a coroner in the UK declared domestic abuse (DA) as having a causal role in death by suicide,1 and sadly this is not an uncommon occurrence. The case highlighted the impact DA has on the state of…
By Vasumathy Sivarajasingam, Iman Webber, Eva Riboli-Sasco, Aos Alaa & Austen El-Osta Abstract Background Reported cases of Domestic Violence and Abuse (DVA) have increased since the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing lockdowns. Understanding the general public’s view about DVA is vital, as it…
A recently published document The Hidden Pandemic on Domestic Abuse Awareness for Health & Care Workers during COVID-19 is an excellent resource for the health professionals and gives tips on how to support victims of domestic abuse during the pandemic….
Domestic abuse (DA) impacts on both mental and physical health and has ramifications throughout the family, especially short and long-term consequences to children. It can affect anyone, regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, class, life-style or geographic location [1]; some…
Domestic violence and abuse (DVA) is a prevalent public health issue affecting societies worldwide that affects every layer of society. However, there are specific risk factors associated with DVA victimisation, including female gender, younger age, substance misuse, financial difficulties, social isolation,…
Raising public awareness of Domestic Abuse (DA) is the first step forward in our battle to combat the detrimental health consequences of the abuse. DA is a global public health problem and is “everyone’s business”. The financial burden to the NHS…
Dr Vasumathy Sivarajasingam offers 10 top tips on the role of the GP in identifying and supporting patients experiencing domestic abuse Domestic abuse (DA) is a global public health problem and a violation of human rights. Although it is almost invisible…