COVID-19, domestic violence and abuse, and urgent dental and oral and maxillofacial surgery care

Coulthard, Paul; Hutchison, Iain; Bell, Joseph A.; Coulthard, Imogen D.; Kennedy, Helena

doi:10.1038/s41415-020-1709-1

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“…The health sector and its professionals are recognized as the cornerstone of the screening and identification of cases 8–10,12,16,18,21,25,27,31,35–37 . Because the health sector is an essential service, contact with the population may encourage survivors to seek help.…”

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Violence against women during the COVID‐19 pandemic: An integrative review

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Vale

Rodrigues

et al. 2020

Intl J Gynecology & Obste

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Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, incipient data have revealed an increase in violence against women (VAW). Objective: To analyze the existing scientific literature on strategies and recommendations to respond to VAW during the implementation of social distancing measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Search strategy: An integrative review was conducted based on articles published between December 2019 and June 2020. Suitable articles were identified from the PubMed, SciELO, and LILACS databases, using relevant terms. Selection criteria: Eligible studies included opinion and primary research articles describing the dynamics of VAW during quarantine and in the context of the restrictive measures taken during the COVID-19 pandemic and proposing recommendations to respond to this issue. Data collection and analysis: Data were extracted from eligible publications and qualitative synthesis was used. Main results: The 38 articles included in the study showed that some factors increasing women's vulnerabilities to violence were exacerbated during the social distancing and lockdown period. Health professionals are essential for screening and responding to VAW during the pandemic. Conclusions: Strategies must include integrated actions aiming to prevent and respond to violence during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. These must be designed based on lessons learned from previous public health emergencies.

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Violence against women during the COVID‐19 pandemic: An integrative review

Sánchez

Vale

Rodrigues

et al. 2020

Intl J Gynecology & Obste

185

184

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“…As state governments mandate self-isolation because of coronavirus disease 2019, cases of partner violence have increased. 1 Partner violence is one of the predominant causes of trauma in pregnant women and is reported in 1-57% of pregnancies. 2 This range reflects the disparity in patient self-reporting of partner violence and the true incidence may be undercalculated.…”

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“…3 Universal screening efforts of traumatic injuries in emergency departments for partner violence have been recommended to maximize identification of survivors. 1 As experts on the maxillofacial region, oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMSs) can play a prominent role in ensuring adequate screening and identification of partner violence in pregnant patients.…”

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“…However, when partner violence pertains to pregnant women, its disclosure should require a referral irrespective of the consent of the survivor. 1 OMSs should not provide advice or comments pertaining to their patient's relationship, as such a recommendation may place the patient in imminent danger. Organizations to disclose suspected or confirmed partner violence cases are available in Table 1.…”

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“…With the onset of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, telehealth consultations have been encouraged in regard to patient safety. As partner violence has increased during this time, 1 the importance of screening in pregnant patients reporting with maxillofacial trauma cannot be understated. OMSs should triage such situations as they would in the clinic or emergency department.…”

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