Intimate partner violence

Based on strong research evidence, IPV and childhood exposure to IPV are prevalent public health problems. (4)(5)(13) Based on strong research evidence, IPV and child maltreatment commonly co-occur, particularly in families that have additional psychosocial risk factors such as poverty, parental depression, and substance abuse. (6)(7) Based on strong research evidence, IPV negatively affects children's social-emotional health, increasing the risk for internalizing and externalizing disorders and aggression with peers. (9) Based on some research evidence, IPV may negatively affect children's physical health and health-care use. (10) Based on consensus and some research evidence, screening for IPV in the pediatric health-care setting may help identify abused women and connect them to resources. (5)