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The presentation will describe the background and significance of
the question
Pregnant
women are murdered at a higher rate than on-duty first responders.
Being pregnant
makes women and uterus-bearing individuals 35% more likely to die of homicide
than non-pregnant women.
Most of
these murders are committed by people they are or have been intimately involved
with.
Intimate partner
violence of IPV is common AND preventable
Victims
of IPV are more likely to have a lower education level, live in rural areas,
and be of lower socioeconomic status.
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The presentation will describe the theme/s that have been
developed and provide a summary of the literature for each theme.
Two
themes noted throughout my studied sources are the increased knowledge and
empowerment of women. The study that cohesively links both of these interventions
along with financial independence was performed in Tanzania. It gave microloans
to women to start their own businesses, provided educational and empowerment
sessions, and offered safety and resources for women who chose to leave the IPV
environment (Kapiga et al., 2019)
(Handebo
et al., 2021) Ethiopian study that identified rural and lower education levels
created higher risk of IPV
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The presentation will identify what can be done (practical
implications) to influence the question.
More standardized,
yet individualized patient-centered approach to screening for IPV. Study in
Mexico among indigenous individuals that demonstrated how a patient is asked questions
and offered care while respecting their culture and beliefs, provided better
outcomes and satisfaction in their care.
Educating
women about IPV, the risk of death by homicide during pregnancy, and how violence
is preventable
Empowering
women and providing opportunities for financial independence
Providing
comprehensive sex and relationship education to school-age children shows it
influences future relationships where violence is nonexistent or not tolerated. Knowledge makes us better humans. And it can
start with children.
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The presentation will describe a conclusion
Knowledge and awareness create
a positive effect on IPV by lowering the rates of violence and empowering those
experiencing violence to find safe independence.