Question

What characteristics would lead a provider to suspect domestic violence, child abuse, or elder abuse is taking place within a family? Discuss your facility's procedure for reporting these types of abuse.

.Provide at least one in-text citation and reference as well

Answer 1

The following are the different types of abuse possible with the children or adults.

1). Emotional neglect

2). Physical and educational neglect

3). Emotional abuse

4). Physical and sexual abuse

The child abuse and maltreatment are spread worldwide and there is no exception. In the United States, approximately 3 million children are reported to the child protective agencies regarding child abuse, among which the most common types of abuse are physical and emotional abuse. The consequences of child abuse may not be observed immediately but they long-term impact on the child’s overall development. The consequences may include the immediate physical injuries, aggressive behaviors, developmental and learning disorders.

Domestic violence and elder abuse are also predominant, which affects individuals living standards, carrier, and overall health.

Warning signs of abuse and maltreatment:

1). Nightmares and sleep disorders

2). Children showing sexual interests that are inappropriate to their age

3). Physical injuries for unknown reasons

4). Aggressive behaviors toward their friends and pets

5). Staying alone

6). Shaken baby syndrome in children

7). The practice of poor hygiene

8). Maintaining poor eye contact with others, and hiding the marks of physical injuries

The role of public health nurses in domestic abuse/violence:

• Encourage the women to disclose the domestic abuse and obtain the support needed
• Further abuse can be prevented by implementing appropriate barriers between the victims and the abuse. The women must be supported with the basic needs for survival through social settings, and they must be appreciated
• The self-esteem of the women can be increased by offering unconditional emotional support, this can be possible by understanding the factors influencing their behavior
• The clinical support must be provided as appropriate

Some of the cultural and health practices may look like child abuse but they are actually not. For example, training a child to achieve perfection in any act is not child abuse. If anyone suspects the child abuse, they can immediately report to the child protective agencies in their area.

References:

Draucker, C. B. (2002). Domestic violence: the challenge for nursing. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 7(1), 2.

Marshall, C. E., Benton, D., & Brazier, J. M. (2000). Elder abuse. Using clinical tools to identify clues of mistreatment. Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland), 55(2), 42-4.