http://www.wechealthunit.org daily 1 2007-05-08T21:19:14Z http://www.wechealthunit.org/family-health/violence-prevention/pamphlets/woman_abuse_broken_promises_pamphlet.pdf This is the Woman Abuse Broken Promises Pamphlet No publisher mjanisse Pamphlets Violence Prevention Family Health 2007-08-01T16:46:50Z File http://www.wechealthunit.org/family-health/violence-prevention/pamphlets/Effects%20of%20Woman%20Abuse%20on%20Children%20pamphlet.pdf Children do not have to see the violence to be hurt. Most children are aware of violence in the home and are affected by the stress and fear the abuse creates. No publisher mtoews 2008-08-15T13:14:57Z File http://www.wechealthunit.org/family-health/violence-prevention/articles/what-is-woman-abuse Woman abuse is any intentional act of violence, abuse, maltreatment, and/or neglect that a woman experiences from her intimate spouse, partner, friend or caregiver. Woman abuse can include, but is not limited to: physical, sexual, psychological, verbal, social, economical and/or religious abuse. No publisher acsuser 2007-06-20T14:01:17Z Article http://www.wechealthunit.org/family-health/violence-prevention/articles/ten-myths-about-woman-abuse No publisher acsuser 2007-06-18T18:43:44Z Article http://www.wechealthunit.org/family-health/violence-prevention/articles/effects-of-woman-abuse Abuse can undermine all aspects of a woman's life. Effects of abuse may include: No publisher acsuser 2007-07-31T19:02:07Z Article http://www.wechealthunit.org/family-health/violence-prevention/articles/information-for-health-care-providers Woman abuse is a major health issue. Research suggests that women who are abused turn to health care providers more often than other service providers. No publisher acsuser 2007-06-20T13:27:49Z Article http://www.wechealthunit.org/family-health/violence-prevention/booklets/woman_abuse_hurst_everyone_booklet.pdf This booklet was the insert in Windsor Parent. No publisher mjanisse Booklet Violence Prevention Family Health 2007-08-01T16:43:43Z File http://www.wechealthunit.org/family-health/violence-prevention/articles/tips-on-how-to-ask-about-abuse All women, 12 and up should be asked about abuse. The following information provides tips on how to discuss this concern with your clients and how to obtain referral information when needed. No publisher acsuser 2007-06-20T13:56:35Z Article http://www.wechealthunit.org/family-health/violence-prevention/articles/abuse-during-pregnancy Abuse does not end when a woman becomes pregnant. Abuse may begin or escalate during pregnancy (Health Canada, 1999). A 1993 Canadian study revealed that 21% of women abused by their partners were assaulted during their pregnancy. Of these women, 40% reported the abuse began when they became pregnant (Health Canada, 1999). No publisher acsuser 2007-06-20T13:34:24Z Article http://www.wechealthunit.org/family-health/violence-prevention/articles/facts-and-stats-on-woman-abuse One in four (1/4) women in Canada is sexually or physically abused by a partner. (Stats Can. 1993) No publisher acsuser 2007-06-20T13:47:56Z Article