Which statement correctly describes the incidence of intimate partner violence (IPV) in the United States?
a. Intimate partner violence seldom occurs during pregnancy.
b. Each year about 42.4 million women experience intimate partner violence.
c. The largest number of intimate partner violence is in the lower socioeconomic classes.
d. Intimate partner violence is second only to automobile accidents as the most frequent cause of injury to women.
ANS: B
IPV occurs to approximately 42.4 million women each year. IPV occurs frequently during pregnancy. IPV victims come from all different backgrounds and socioeconomic classes. Intimate partner violence is a more common cause of injury than automobile accidents.
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