Citation

Chang JC, Buranosky R, Dado D, Cluss P, Hawker L, Rothe E, McNeil M, Scholle SH. Violence Vict. 2009; 24(2): 193-203.

Affiliation

Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences and Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, PA 15213, USA. jchang@mail.magee.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Springer Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

19459399

Abstract

Health professionals from two different clinical settings were asked about their comfort level in dealing with intimate partner violence (IPV). Focus groups and semi-structured interviews were used to gather information. Staff in an obstetrics and gynecology setting relatively rich in IPV resources described feeling capable dealing with IPV. The staff in a general medicine setting dedicated to women's health but without a focus on IPV and with fewer supports described discomfort and difficulty dealing with IPV. Presence of systemic prioritization of and resources for IPV were described as contributing to the confidence in addressing the issue. Other necessary elements identified included (a) on-site resources, (b) adequate time, (c) focused IPV training, and (d) a team or systemic approach.

Language: en