Reproductive Coercion and Partner Violence Among College Women

Conclusion/Implications for Nursing PracticePregnancy coercion and birth control sabotage occur among college women often in the context of intimate partner violence. Many women seek health care during the college years, and there are multiple opportunities for interactions between nurses and college women. In addition to screening and counseling for intimate partner violence, college health providers need to assess for reproductive coercion and tailor contraceptive counseling discussions accordingly. Nurses who provide women's health care should assess status of relationships, occurrence of violence, coercion, and ability to negotiate safer sex. These conversations should be framed within health promotion messages and discussions about safety for women during routine and episodic visits.This report was published in its entirety: Sutherland, M., Fantasia, H. C., & Fontenot, H. (2015). Reproductive coercion and partner violence among college women. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing, 44(2), 218–227.

Source: Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing - June 4, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Melissa Sutherland, Heidi Collins Fantasia, Holly B. Fontenot Tags: Women's Health Source Type: research