Improving Medical Screening for Intimate Partner Violence
Author Information
Author(s): John R. Chapin, Grace Coleman, Erin Varner
Primary Institution: Pennsylvania State University
Hypothesis
How confident are medical personnel in their abilities to screen patients for intimate partner violence?
Conclusion
Training improved nurses' and medical interns' knowledge about IPV services and the obstacles faced by victims.
Supporting Evidence
- Self-efficacy is linked to successful outcomes in screening for IPV.
- Knowledge of services and obstacles faced by victims increased self-efficacy.
- Less than 10% of primary care physicians routinely screen for IPV.
Takeaway
This study shows that training helps medical staff feel more confident in asking patients about domestic violence.
Methodology
Post test surveys were used to measure self-efficacy and knowledge regarding IPV services among medical personnel.
Potential Biases
Participants may have had a preference for the training topic, potentially influencing their self-efficacy.
Limitations
The study used a convenience sample, which may not represent all medical professionals, and responses were measured only after training.
Participant Demographics
70% female, 87% Euro-American, ages 19 to 61 (M=29, SD=11.1).
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.01
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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