Helping battered women take care of their children.

Published

Journal Article

Children of battered women are at risk for a variety of emotional, cognitive, and behavioral difficulties. However, a growing body of research has described the important mediating effects on children of even one positive relationship with a significant person. Nurses need to be aware of family violence and to assess every client and family for this problem. Early identification and interventions can stem detrimental effects and help mothers and children recover.

Full Text

Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Humphreys, J

Published Date

  • January 1993

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 4 / 3

Start / End Page

  • 458 - 470

PubMed ID

  • 8369776

Pubmed Central ID

  • 8369776

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 1066-3614

Language

  • eng