Effects of Climate on Douglas-fir ( (Mirb.) Franco) Growth Southeast of the European Alps.

Douglas-fir ( (Mirb.) Franco) is a non-native tree species in Slovenia with the potential to partially replace Norway spruce in our native forests. Compared to spruce, it has several advantages in terms of volume growth, wood quality and tolerance to drought.

Assessment of intimate partner violence abuse ratings by recently abused and never abused women.

Background: There are a paucity of directly reported intimate partner violence survivors' experiences, especially in women of color. This study measures recently/currently abused women's ratings of varied abuse events compared to ratings from never abused women.

Methods: Women in a single, urban, public hospital emergency department (ED) were screened for intimate partner violence using the Abuse Assessment Screen (AAS).

Intimate partner violence and functional health status: associations with severity, danger, and self-advocacy behaviors.

Objective: To assess physical and mental functional health status as associated with the severity of intimate partner violence (IPV) and perceived danger.

Methods: Prospective cross-sectional survey of all patients aged 18-55 in an urban emergency department during a convenience sample of shifts. Instruments included the George Washington Universal Violence Prevention Screening protocol, administered by computer during the initial visit, the Short-Form 12 Health Survey (SF-12), the Conflict Tactics Scale (CTS2), and the Revised Danger Assessment (DA), administered by interview at 1 week follow-up.

Intimate partner violence and comorbid mental health conditions among urban male patients.

Purpose: We wanted to explore the associations between intimate partner violence (IPV) and comorbid health conditions, which have received little attention in male patients.

Methods: Using a computer-based self-assessment health questionnaire, we screened sequential emergency department patients who were urban, male, and aged 18 to 55 years. We then examined associations between types of IPV disclosures, co-occurring mental health symptoms, and adverse health behaviors.