Screening for partner violence during pregnancy

Objectives: An analysis of the international literature on partner violence provides insights for health care providers caring for women. Methods: The current literature on partner violence epidemiology, screening, and interventions was reviewed, focusing on pregnancy. Results: Adolescent girls and pregnant women are at highest risk for partner violence and homicide. Conclusion: Health care providers need to offer clinical screening and interventions to prevent consequences of partner violence, including homicide. (C) 2003 International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Published by Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.