TY  - SER
AU  - van Gelder, Nicole
AU  - Peterman, Amber
AU  - Potts, Alina
AU  - O'Donnell, Megan
AU  - Thompson, Kelly
AU  - Shah, Niyati
AU  - Oertelt-Prigione, Sabine
ED  - Gender and COVID-19 Working Group
TI  - COVID-19 : : reducing the risk of infection might increase the risk of intimate partner violence
PY  - 2020///
PB  - Elsevier
KW  - CHILD ABUSE
KW  - COVID-19
KW  - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
KW  - INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
KW  - PANDEMICS
KW  - MENTAL HEALTH
KW  - PUBLIC HEALTH
KW  - VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
KW  - INTERNATIONAL
N1  - EClinicalMedicine, 2020, Advance publication online (In press), 16 April 2020
N2  - The ongoing pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2, the causal agent of the acute respiratory distress syndrome COVID-19, is placing unprecedented stress on healthcare systems and societies as a whole. The rapid spread of the virus in the absence of targeted therapies or a vaccine, is forcing countries to respond with strong preventative measures ranging from mitigation to containment. In extreme cases, quarantines are being imposed, limiting mobility to varying degrees. 

While quarantines are an effective measure of infection control, they can lead to significant social, economic and psychological consequences. Social distancing fosters isolation; exposes personal and collective vulnerabilities while limiting accessible and familiar support options. The inability to work has immediate economic repercussions and deprives many individuals of essential livelihoods and health care benefits. Psychological consequences may range from stress, frustration and anger to severe depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A recent review drawing on lessons from past pandemics shows the length of quarantine increases the risk for serious psychological consequences [1]. A relevant, yet frequently ignored risk during a pandemic and its socially disrupting response, is the potential increase of intimate partner violence (IPV). [2]. (Authors' opening paragraphs). Se also #6575 by the same authors. Record #6590

UR  - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eclinm.2020.100348
ER  -