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FOREWARD - Call To Action men are also physically and sexually assaulted and sometimes denied quality assistance because services are designed for women. Moreover, many factors interact that contribute to the ongoing pervasive existence of these forms of violence, making it difficult to pinpoint where and how to end it. Violence affects all sectors of society, but it is not inevitable. WHY PUBLIC HEALTH? The health sector recognizes its special interest and key role in ending violence. Sexual assault, domestic violence and stalking lead to serious health consequences that cause significant economic and social burdens for the entire population. However, the health sector can build on its unique successes preventing other environmental and behavior-related health problems to focus on ending violence against women. 20 Health Outcomes of VAW Where violence persists, health is seriously compromised. World Health Organization: World Report on Violence and Health Physical, sexual and psychological abuse occur in every country on a daily basis, undermining the health and well-being of many millions of people, in addition to costing nations vast sums each year in health care, legal costs, absenteeism from work and lost productivity. World Health Organization: World Report on Violence and Health Even though it is difficult to calculate actual costs, a growing body of evidence documents the many health outcomes of violence against women (see figure 1). 21 Violent acts result in death for females throughout the world every day, with homicide the most obvious cause of death, while suicide, maternal mortality, AIDSrelated and deaths attributed to “accidents” also contribute to fatal outcomes. 22 Studies show that pregnant women suffer high rates of abuse with profound consequences (including miscarriage) with homicide the leading cause of mortality for women in the pre- and post delivery time period of pregnancies. 23 However, more often females survive violence but experience a whole host of nonfatal, yet often devastating health outcomes, including reproductive health problems, chronic conditions and a multitude of physical, mental and behavioral consequences contributing to negative health. 24 Accordingly, the international and national entities responsible for the well-being of the population have prioritized ending violence against women. Role of Health Sector In 2002 the World Health Organization (WHO) published the first world report on violence and health, declaring violence a worldwide public health problem. 25 The landmark report publicizes Resolution WHA49.25, passed by the 49 th World Health Assembly, making prevention of violence a public health priority. 26 Although the WHO report includes self-directed and collective violence in addition to interpersonal violence, it makes a good case for using A STRATEGIC PLAN TO PREVENT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN TEXAS 16
FOREWARD - Call To Action Studies show that pregnant women suffer high rates of abuse with profound consequences (including miscarriage) with homicide the leading cause of mortality for women in the pre- and post delivery time period of pregnancies. the public health approach to address violence against women, emphasizing primary prevention and the intersections of different forms of violence. Similarly, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. public health entity within the Department of Health and Human Services, continues to strengthen its commitment to ending violence against women through its National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. 27 The CDC, as the lead agency responsible for implementing the violence and abuse prevention related objectives outlined in Healthy People 2010, 28 prioritizes filling the gaps that impede the public health response to preventing sexual assault, domestic violence and stalking. 29 Accordingly, they fund efforts to collect reliable data and evaluate existing and potential intervention strategies in order to better define risk and protective factors and widely disseminate information about effective prevention efforts. The CDC stresses the public health approach to ending violence, emphasizing multidisciplinary, community-driven, comprehensive prevention efforts. 30 Figure 1: Health Outcomes of Violence Against Women Partner Abuse Sexual Abuse Child Sexual Abuse Fatal Outcomes Nonfatal Outcomes • Homicide • Suicide • Maternal mortality • AIDS related Physical Health • Injury • Functional impairment • Physical symtoms • Poor subjective health • Permanent disabilty • Severe obesity Negative Health Behaviors • Smoking • Alcohol and drug abuse • Sexual risk-taking • Phyisical inactivity • Overeating Source: Center for Health and Gender Equity (CHAGE) Population Report Chronic Conditions • Chronic pain syndromes • Irritable bowel syndrome • Gastrointestinal disorders • Somatic complaints • Fibromyalgia Reproductive Health • Unwanted pregnancy • STD/HIV • Gynecological disorders • Unsafe abortion • Pregnancy complications • Miscarriage/low birth weight • Pelvic inflammatory disease Mental Health • Post-traumatic stress • Depression • Anxiety • Phobias/panic disorder • Eating disorders • Sexual dysfunction • Low self-esteem • Substance abuse 17 A STRATEGIC PLAN TO PREVENT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN TEXAS
Page 1 and 2: A Strategic Plan To Prevent Violenc
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