Comparison of intimate partner violence injuries among sexes uncovers higher level of severity for male victims

Intimate partner violence (IPV) remains severely underreported in emergency departments (ED), and women represent most reported cases. Few studies have evaluated how men present with IPV injuries, leaving ED physicians unprepared to identify and assist male victims of domestic violence. New research led by investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital uncovered distinct differences in how men and women experience IPV, outlining key injury trends for ED physicians to recognize.

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