RCHC Community Project Abstracts

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Abuse in Pregnancy
Date of project: 1/3/2005

Domestic abuse is a very serious and prevalent issue inthe United States (US). The prevalence of domestic violence is approximately 9.7-29.7%. It is estimated that 3.9- 8.3% women will be abused during pregnancy. In Columbia County, the prevalence of domestic abuse presumably follows national trends. Columbia County Women's Resource Center reports taht 25% of the women who use their crisis hotline and safety shelter are pregnant. Scappoose family clinic has a prenatal packet that is given to all new OB patients but does not include a domestic violence educational brochure. The importance of educating women on the consequences of domestic abuse for themselves and their child is essential to their well-being. Addditionally, providing resources for women who are victims of abuse may save their lives. The development of an educational brochure to give in an existing prenatal package will provide a tool for education and contacts for local resources.

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