• Jinan Usta and Rim Taleb.
• Family Medicine Department, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon; ju00@aub.edu.lb.
• Libyan J Med. 2014 Jan 1; 9 (1): 2352723527.

AbstractDomestic violence (DV) is quite prevalent and negatively impacts the health and mental wellbeing of those affected. Victims of DV are frequent users of health service, yet they are infrequently recognized. Physicians tend to treat the presenting complaints without addressing the root cause of the problem. Lack of knowledge on adequately managing cases of DV and on appropriate ways to help survivors is commonly presented as a barrier. This article presents the magnitude of the problem of DV in the Arab world, highlights the role of the primary care physician in addressing this problem, and provides practical steps that can guide the clinician in the Arab world in giving a comprehensive and culturally sensitive service to the survivors of DV.

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