Question

how do public health nurses change this mantra to one of open access to victims of domestic abuse? What can the Public Health Nurse do to get involved and exact change?

Answer 1

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