CINAHL Database search on Domestic Violence and battered women
1. CINAHL Database search using Domestic Violence as key search term
Limiting topic using “AND” in CINAHL adding “battered women”
2. Obtaining article not in full text
When faced with an article that is not available with full-text and with the GET
ARTICLE link, simply press the “get article” link and then a page from Monmouth University
journal locator will then appear. Click on the “interlibrary loan form” and then fill in the form for
the article to be requested from the library.
Initial Search
Using the electronic research techniques, I searched on CINAHL to find the article I
wanted to research about. This database met all the criteria for my chosen topic and has all the
reliable information I needed.
Additional Search
I used the key words “domestic violence” to specify what I was searching for, adding
term operators, “And”, “Not” and “Or” to make the search more specific as it specified my
search. The number of articles became limited with addition of terms “And, “Not” and “Or”, the
searched articles decreased significantly.
I know this activity will be of tremendous help for me in preparing a brochure on my
chosen topic because of the ease and reliability of the information and data on hand.
4. The websites Google and Yahoo are two search engines I used which provided variety of
sources as well as list of references, author and contact information. The domain is present, goals
and objectives of the site are well-defined and there is up to date information on publication
dates. I am satisfied with the information I get from them. I will use the information or data from
these sites in my other projects citing it as having credible and reliable data.
Specific website in some depth about Domestic Violence
Specific website in some depth about Domestic Violence
5. Evaluation of Website
Accuracy
The website has comparison with other documentation on the subject. There is a list of available
references and use variety of sources. There is an explanation of research methods used.
Authority
The author has credentials and publisher. Contact information is available and domain is org.
Objectivity
The site has objectives and because sponsorship is not acknowledged, the site has complete
editorial autonomy therefore there is no bias. There is a great amount of detail and opinion
expressed by the author.
Currency
The site has updated publication dates.
Coverage
There is no fee required to view all materials.
6. Reference
Horley, S. (2014).Addressing domestic violence through support and prevention.British Journal
of School Nursing,9(1), 35-37. Retrieved from
http://bluehawk.monmouth.edu:2867/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=a1b4ee41-59cd-
4ade-a20e-4793f32c70ac@sessionmgr115&vid=2&hid=125
Schuler, S., Lenzi, R., Nazneen, S., & Bates, L. (2013). Perceived Decline in Intimate Partner
Violence Against Women in Bangladesh: Qualitative Evidence. Studies in Family
Planning,44(3), 243-257.
