Prevalence and Perception of Intimate Partner Violence-Related Traumatic Brain Injury

BACKGROUND: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious and often undiagnosed consequence of intimate partner violence (IPV). Data on prevalence of TBI among IPV survivors are emerging, but prevalence of IPV among patients presenting to TBI clinics is unknown. Identification of IPV is important to ensure patients with TBI receive appropriate intervention and referrals. OBJECTIVE: To determine the proportion of women 18 years and older presenting …