@article{ref1,
title="Screening for intimate partner and sexual violence in college women: missed opportunities",
journal="Women's health issues",
year="2015",
author="Sutherland, Melissa A. and Fantasia, Heidi Collins and Hutchinson, M. Katherine",
volume="26",
number="2",
pages="217-224",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Intimate partner violence (IPV) and sexual violence (SV) are significant health issues for college women. Leading organizations and experts recommend screening for IPV/SV in health care settings, including college health centers. Given the prevalence and health risks associated with IPV/SV among college women, it is important to examine screening in this population. <br><br>METHODS: A cross-sectional, web-based survey was administered to college women at two universities in the northeastern United States. The survey consisted of demographic questions, assessment of experiences with IPV/SV (lifetime and past 6 months), use of health care services with either a college health center or an off-campus provider, and assessment of health care setting screening practices. <br><br>RESULTS: The sample included 615 college women (M = 21.5 years). Lifetime experiences of IPV/SV were reported by 222 women (36.1%). Approximately 8.1% of participants (n = 51) experienced IPV/SV in the past 6 months. Almost 63% (n = 238) reported not being asked about IPV/SV at their most recent off-campus health care visit. Nearly 90% (n = 237) reported not being asked about IPV/SV at their most recent visit to the college health center. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Participants reported high rates of IPV/SV and low rates of violence screening at college health centers and off-campus settings. Routine provider screening for IPV/SV in health care settings can identify women at risk and can lead to interventions that reduce subsequent violence and improve health outcomes and referrals. Theory-based, culture-specific, multilevel interventions are needed to promote IPV/SV screening among college health providers.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1049-3867",
doi="10.1016/j.whi.2015.07.008",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.whi.2015.07.008"
}