Termination a clue to home violence.

Australian Doctor,  April, 2007  

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By Rebecca Jenkins

PARTNER violence is the strongest predictor of whether young women will have a termination, according to an Australian study.

Researchers said the findings should prompt doctors to ask women seeking a termination and with other symptoms of abuse, such as depression or STIs, about their domestic situation.

Writing in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health (April), the authors said prevention and reduction of partner violence should be an essential component of any public health policy seeking to reduce the rates of unwanted pregnancy and ...

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