Domestic abuse is a worldwide public health issue with long-term health and social consequences. Nurses play a key role in recognizing and responding to domestic abuse. Yet there is considerable evidence that their responses are often inappropriate and unhelpful, such as trivializing or ignoring the abuse. Empirical studies have identified several reasons why nurses' responses are sometimes wan...

Over one billion people — one-fifth of the world’s population — live in abject poverty, and most are in rural areas. No country is likely to reduce poverty and improve the general well-being of its citizens without addressing the roots of rural poverty. Fully understanding rural poverty and defining an effective poverty reduction strategy are preconditions for public action to reduce deprivatio...