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The Impact Of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder On Recurrent Violent Behavior Among African American Males, Adrian Cox Jan 2016

The Impact Of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder On Recurrent Violent Behavior Among African American Males, Adrian Cox

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

African American men in their late teens to early 20s account for nearly half the victims of violent crimes. This mixed methods social epidemiological study was designed to identify the social determinants of violence as described by a purposive sample of young adult African American men (n=353) who have experience as a victim or witness to any type of violence to determine the impact post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms have on recurrent violent injury. The pathways to recurrence model shaped the theoretical framework of this study. Quantitative data were collected using the Past Feelings and Acts of Violence (PFAV) …


Screening For Domestic Violence Against Women: A Public Health Crisis In Maine, Clare Park Jan 2016

Screening For Domestic Violence Against Women: A Public Health Crisis In Maine, Clare Park

Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects

The role of healthcare providers in stopping domestic violence against women, a public health crisis, through promoting a culture of universal screening and community education.