Relationship between alcohol abuse and domestic violence. Nurses, key role

Abstract

Domestic violence has become one of the core problems in our society. Although various issues are involved, alcohol intake is one of the key triggering factors. The present article approaches this problem, focusing on the role that health professionals in general and nurses in particular play with regard to prevention and detection. Interventions approached from a holistic perspective rather than a limited biologicist one, emphasise the need of getting involved in such a relevant subject. The development of health programmes such as Menopause in our district, allows the detection of domestic violence warning signals through participation in activities that contribute to interaction between women and health professionals.

Keywords

• Violencia doméstica
• Alcoholismo
• Profesionales sanitarios
• Enfermeras