Assessing Domestic Violence Screening Readiness Among Healthcare Providers in Nigeria
Author Information
Author(s): John Ime A, Lawoko Stephen
Primary Institution: Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
Hypothesis
The study aims to examine the structural validity of the Domestic Violence Healthcare Provider Survey Scales (DVHPSS) in Nigeria.
Conclusion
The DVHPSS can be used to study IPV screening among Nigerian healthcare professionals with slight modifications.
Supporting Evidence
- The study found that only 10% of healthcare providers screen for IPV, indicating significant barriers.
- The DVHPSS was previously validated in Western contexts but needed assessment for use in Nigeria.
- Six factors emerged from the analysis, indicating a need for distinct subscales for victim and provider safety.
Takeaway
The study looked at how ready healthcare workers in Nigeria are to ask patients about domestic violence, finding that they can do it better with some changes to the survey they use.
Methodology
Exploratory factor analysis and Cronbach's Alpha were used to assess the factorial structure and reliability of the DVHPSS.
Limitations
The study may not capture all challenges to screening for IPV in the Nigerian context, and cultural factors may influence responses.
Participant Demographics
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