Abstract
M.Cur.
The effect of domestic violence on abused women subjected to domestic
violence, the family as a unit and the broader community is of such a nature that
it inhibits emotional growth in the individual and the community. This may lead
to a breakdown in the mental health status of those involved.
Facilitation of the mental health of abused women subjected to domestic
violence is needed. They experience a lot of negative emotional dynamics in the
process of shattering of the self and shattering of other relations. They are
entangled in the process of abuse. They are also under the wrong impression that
they are victims and that they cannot do anything about it. This is confirmed by
the researcher's previous research done on the lived experience of abused
women subjected to domestic violence (De Beer, 2001 : 25 - 52).
The psychiatric nursing specialist is a person placed and equipped in the
community health services to provide the facilitation of the mental health of
abused women subjected to domestic violence. Up till now psychiatric nursing
specialists did not receive the necessary credit and were not utilised to benefit
the community health services, hospitals and the individuals involved.