A group of nursing students is reviewing information about intimate partner violence (IPV). The group demonstrates understanding of this topic when they identify which of the following?

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Within a patriarchal society, men often hold traditional gender role beliefs. For example, whereas men are heads of households and provide for their families, women are homemakers and mothers. Nearly one in four women and one in nine men are victims of IPV at some point in their lives. Women are much more likely than men to be seriously injured as a result of IPV and to require medical treatment. IPV in same-sex couples occurs with at least the same frequency as in heterosexual relationships, but individuals with same-sex partners may not be afforded the same support. The reaction to IPV may differ by gender.

A Group of Nursing Students Is Reviewing Information About Intimate