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Research paper thumbnail of Values‐Based Leadership: Culture versus Strategy

Research paper thumbnail of Correlates to Increased Risk of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Among LGBT+ University Students

Journal of Forensic Nursing

Research paper thumbnail of Decolonizing Research

Research paper thumbnail of Researching With

Research paper thumbnail of The health status of people living with HIV/AIDS and in treatment in the United States

Research paper thumbnail of Biologic Correlates to the Development of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in Female Victims of Intimate Partner Violence: Implications for Practice

Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, 2010

The purpose of this article is to discuss the current literature about the risk of post-traumatic... more The purpose of this article is to discuss the current literature about the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in victims of intimate partner violence (IPV). PTSD is a complex and serious syndrome with emotional symptoms, psychiatric symptoms, and physical consequences. PTSD is associated with impaired immune function, obesity, increased risk of diabetes, increased severity of premenstrual syndrome symptoms, depression, suicide, and increased likelihood of re-abuse. Female victims of IPV develop PTSD and related consequences at a rate of 74-92%, compared to 6-13% in non-abused women. Advanced practice nurses (APNs) are likely to see one or both of these problems in their practices. The vague, nonspecific symptoms can present challenges to APNs. Biologic correlates are identified to help the APNs identify those most at risk of developing PTSD. Treatment options are discussed.

Research paper thumbnail of Values‐Based Leadership: Culture versus Strategy

Research paper thumbnail of Correlates to Increased Risk of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Among LGBT+ University Students

Journal of Forensic Nursing

Research paper thumbnail of Decolonizing Research

Research paper thumbnail of Researching With

Research paper thumbnail of The health status of people living with HIV/AIDS and in treatment in the United States

Research paper thumbnail of Biologic Correlates to the Development of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder in Female Victims of Intimate Partner Violence: Implications for Practice

Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, 2010

The purpose of this article is to discuss the current literature about the risk of post-traumatic... more The purpose of this article is to discuss the current literature about the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in victims of intimate partner violence (IPV). PTSD is a complex and serious syndrome with emotional symptoms, psychiatric symptoms, and physical consequences. PTSD is associated with impaired immune function, obesity, increased risk of diabetes, increased severity of premenstrual syndrome symptoms, depression, suicide, and increased likelihood of re-abuse. Female victims of IPV develop PTSD and related consequences at a rate of 74-92%, compared to 6-13% in non-abused women. Advanced practice nurses (APNs) are likely to see one or both of these problems in their practices. The vague, nonspecific symptoms can present challenges to APNs. Biologic correlates are identified to help the APNs identify those most at risk of developing PTSD. Treatment options are discussed.

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