Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Homicide risk factors among pregnant women abused by their partners: who leaves the perpetrator and who stays?
Other Titles:	Violence against women
Authors:	Decker, Michele R Moracco, Kathryn E Martin, Sandra L
Keywords:	Homicide;Perpetrators;Leaving/Staying;Pregnancy;Drug and alcohol misuse;Risk factors
Year:	2004
Publisher:	Sage Publications
Citation:	10 (5), May 2004
Notes:	Outlines the methodology and results of a US study aimed at assessing risk of intimate partner violence and related homicide amongst women seeking prenatal care. Studies addressing the links between domestic violence, pregnancy and homicide are also reviewed. Comparisons drawn between women who left their abusers prior to giving birth and those who chose to stay suggest the latter’s decision may act as a protective factor with respect to risk of homicide during pregnancy but that exposure to violence falling short of homicide is still common. The findings also indicate that pregnancy can act as a trigger for leaving an abusive relationship but that more needs to be done to protect women who adopt this difficult course.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/15076
ISSN:	1077-8012
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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