Domestic Violence and Maternal and Child Health

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The book explores the significant impact of intimate partner abuse on maternal and child health, highlighting new patterns of abuse against pregnant women and their children. It presents findings from the Stalking and Violence Project, clinical case studies, and literature reviews, emphasizing the need for better understanding of risk factors and long-term societal effects. The text advocates for improved diagnosis and treatment by healthcare professionals and calls for further research into effective interventions by authorities to combat this pervasive issue.