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The HIV/AIDS epidemic has highlighted the role of health care providers in early identification and intervention against domestic violence for all individuals. Available data suggest that rates of domestic violence among the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) populations are comparable to the rates against heterosexual women (25%). Universal screening, use of gender neutral terminology when referring to partners, recognition that individuals who are GLBT may not identify or disclose as such, awareness of GLBT community resources and sensitivity to the fact that individuals who are GLBT who are requesting HIV testing may be in an abusive relationship are recommended.
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