Citation

Natan MB, Rais I. J. Trauma Nurs. 2010; 17(2): 112-117.

Affiliation

Pat Matthews Academic School of Nursing, Hillel Yaffe Medical Centre and Nursing Department, Tel Aviv University, Hadera, Israel. meraav@hy.health.gov.il

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Society of Trauma Nurses)

DOI

10.1097/JTN.0b013e3181e736db

PMID

20559060

Abstract

The exact prevalence of domestic violence in Israel is unknown because of problems with the identification of battered women. This study aimed to examine the effect of nurse knowledge, department routines, and attitudes on the identification of battered women. This is a descriptive, quantitative study employing a convenience sample consisting of 100 hospital- and community-based nurses. A positive correlation was found between nurses' attitude, knowledge, and departmental routines and patient screening for abuse. While nurses are aware of domestic violence and understand the significance of identification, this is often not manifested in practice.

Language: en