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Kelsey Hegarty
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Kelsey L. Hegarty
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The use of intimate partner violence among Australian men
This research explores the use of intimate partner violence among Australian men, including factors that may reduce the likelihood of such behaviours. In the nationwide survey, around 1 in 3 men reported they had used a form of intimate partner violence. A public health approach is taken that considers the power of improving men’s health...
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The prevalence of intimate partner violence in Australia: a national survey
This article presents the results of a survey into the prevalence in Australia of intimate partner violence (IPV), each IPV type and multitype IPV, overall and by gender, age group and sexual orientation. It finds improved prevention is needed in the areas of health care, welfare and justice and that a comprehensive national prevention policy...
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Domestic violence screening and response for refugee women in settlement services
Universal screening for domestic violence, and response, is recommended for women in priority populations and has been implemented in health services across diverse jurisdictions. However, this is untested with refugee women accessing settlement services. The Safety and Health after Arrival (SAHAR) study introduced and evaluated a culturally tailored DV identification and response strategy. The report...
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How do health practitioners in a large Australian public hospital identify and respond to reproductive abuse? A qualitative study
Reproductive abuse is defined as a deliberate attempt to control or interfere with a woman’s reproductive choices. There is a dearth of research on reproductive abuse, particularly qualitative research. This study aims to address this gap by exploring how health practitioners in a large Australian public hospital identify and respond to reproductive abuse.
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An Australian hospital's training program and referral pathway within a multi-disciplinary health–justice partnership addressing family violence
This paper reports on a multifaceted response to build capacity and willingness of health professionals to identify signs of family violence and engage with referral pathways to on-site legal assistance