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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Victims of Domestic Violence
A Review of the Research
LORING JONES
San Diego State University
MARGARET HUGHES
San Diego State University
ULRIKE UNTERSTALLER
San Diego State University
The objectives of this research were to analyze data from literature based on studies of battered women to determine (a) the correlation of domestic violence and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), (b) the best treatment strategies for PTSD, and (c) the evidence of PTSD treatment effectiveness with battered women. Findings were (a) symptoms of battered women are consistent with PTSD symptoms; (b) certain populations are at higher risk of developing PTSD symptoms; (c) intensity, duration, and perception of the battering experience is a significant factor in the severity of the PTSD symptoms; (d) demographic variables influence PTSD severity; (e) standardized PTSD assessment is needed by professionals working with women experiencing domestic violence; (f) there is a need for greater public health involvement for prevention, identification, and medical treatment of domestic violence and PTSD; and (g) certain treatment strategies are recommended for PTSD but lack rigorous testing of their efficacy.
Key Words: post-traumatic stress disorder domestic violence battering
Trauma, Violence, & Abuse, Vol. 2, No. 2,
99-119 (2001)
DOI: 10.1177/1524838001002002001

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