Citation

Spence EE, Prabhakar P, Grace J, Fulda KG, Thompson EL, Ondersma SJ. Health Care Women Int. 2022; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07399332.2022.2043861

PMID

35235498

Abstract

Technology Enhanced Screening and Supportive Assistance (TESSA) is program that includes a patient-facing mobile web app designed to identify primary care patients with a history of interpersonal violence (IPV). The implementation study included 1495 participants screened. Approximately one in four reported experiences with intimate partner violence (29%) or sexual assault (24%). Among those offered health advocacy services based on their victimization experiences, 31% indicated they wished to accept the assistance. We conclude that a tablet-based self-screening tool in primary care clinics is a viable way to identify and offer services to people who have experienced interpersonal violence.

Language: en