Domestic Violence Management in Malaysia: A Survey of Health Care Providers
Author Information
Author(s): Othman Sajaratulnisah, Mat Adenan Noor Azmi
Primary Institution: Monash University, University of Malaya
Hypothesis
What are the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of primary health care providers regarding domestic violence management?
Conclusion
Primary health care providers in Malaysia have inadequate knowledge and negative attitudes towards the identification and management of domestic violence.
Supporting Evidence
- 62% of clinicians perceived domestic violence prevalence as rare.
- 68.9% of clinicians asked about domestic violence only sometimes.
- 66% of clinicians reported lack of time as a barrier to asking about domestic violence.
Takeaway
Doctors and nurses in Malaysia don't ask patients about domestic violence very often, and many think it doesn't happen much, even though it does.
Methodology
A cross-sectional survey using a self-administered questionnaire among clinicians and nursing staff at three primary health care clinics.
Potential Biases
Respondent and recall bias may affect the accuracy of the self-reported data.
Limitations
The study was conducted in a single location, which may not represent other settings, and relied on self-reported data, which could introduce bias.
Participant Demographics
68% female, 98.7% had been in service for five years or more.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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