Violence against women is an ongoing public health concern and challenge for nurses not only across the United States but globally. The American Nurses Association is taking action on prevention and promoting education to nurses and patients regarding violence against women. They are advocates for teaching nurses the assessment pieces in recognizing women who are and could be potential victims of any type of violence including sexual, psychological or physical abuse. In order to reduce immediate and long term physiological and psychological effects from abuse, the ANA believes that it is important to increase awareness and bring attention to healthcare professionals about the types of injuries that are related to this type of crime. With increased
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Violence against women extends beyond just the women and when we apply the consequences listed above, when a woman is abused, her family members, friends, coworkers, and employers can also be affected in numerous ways (Healthy People 2020, 2015). Violence produces psychological along with socioeconomic risks to women who are abused. They are at risk for suffering isolation, inability to work therefore loss of income, lack of participation in regular activities and limited ability to care for themselves and their children (WHO, 2015). A quantitative, cross sectional and comparative survey study conducted in Brazil questioned nurses and physicians about their perspectives about violence against women. Considering these healthcare professionals are likely to be the first people to care for women who have been abused sexually, physically or mentally, the study focuses on perceptions and attitudes of physicians and nurses regarding violence against women. This study was conducted to identify needs of professional training in hopes of developing an action plan of prevention and interventions that will truly treat women who are victims of …show more content…
While the ANA position statement was released in March of 2000, legislation has been up to date on The Violence Against Women Act by ensuring the United States reauthorized the act on a proper timeline. The act references extremely specific details regarding violence against women in an extensive government document. This document gives details about law enforcement tools to combat violence against women, services for the victims, reduction practices, how to strengthen the healthcare system’s response to violence, and economic security for victims along with many other boundaries listed throughout the act (Congress, 2013). Another resource for legislators to have access to for reference in enacting authorization of The Violence Against Women Act is the Handbook for Legislation on Violence Against Women. This is also an extensive piece of literature to review for aid in forming legislation regarding this widespread issue. This journal was created by the Department of Economic and Social Affairs/Division for the Advancement of Women (DESA/DAW), and “is intended to assist States and other stakeholders to enhance existing, or develop new laws to protect women” (Handbook,
Violence against women extends beyond just the women and when we apply the consequences listed above, when a woman is abused, her family members, friends, coworkers, and employers can also be affected in numerous ways (Healthy People 2020, 2015). Violence produces psychological along with socioeconomic risks to women who are abused. They are at risk for suffering isolation, inability to work therefore loss of income, lack of participation in regular activities and limited ability to care for themselves and their children (WHO, 2015). A quantitative, cross sectional and comparative survey study conducted in Brazil questioned nurses and physicians about their perspectives about violence against women. Considering these healthcare professionals are likely to be the first people to care for women who have been abused sexually, physically or mentally, the study focuses on perceptions and attitudes of physicians and nurses regarding violence against women. This study was conducted to identify needs of professional training in hopes of developing an action plan of prevention and interventions that will truly treat women who are victims of …show more content…
While the ANA position statement was released in March of 2000, legislation has been up to date on The Violence Against Women Act by ensuring the United States reauthorized the act on a proper timeline. The act references extremely specific details regarding violence against women in an extensive government document. This document gives details about law enforcement tools to combat violence against women, services for the victims, reduction practices, how to strengthen the healthcare system’s response to violence, and economic security for victims along with many other boundaries listed throughout the act (Congress, 2013). Another resource for legislators to have access to for reference in enacting authorization of The Violence Against Women Act is the Handbook for Legislation on Violence Against Women. This is also an extensive piece of literature to review for aid in forming legislation regarding this widespread issue. This journal was created by the Department of Economic and Social Affairs/Division for the Advancement of Women (DESA/DAW), and “is intended to assist States and other stakeholders to enhance existing, or develop new laws to protect women” (Handbook,