@article{ref1,
title="A brief motivational intervention to address intimate partner violence victimization: a pilot study",
journal="Research on social work practice",
year="2020",
author="Trabold, Nicole and Swogger, Marc and McMahon, James and Cerulli, Catherine and Poleshuck, Ellen",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="PURPOSE:Intimate partner violence (IPV) is public health crisis that often goes unrecognized. Victims often report ongoing long-term physical and mental health consequences; however, health-care responses to address IPV have not been maximized. The standard of care of screening and referring to community organizations is not enough to help victims.<br><br>METHOD:This mixed-methods pilot study enhanced the screening and referral standard of care by offering a brief motivational intervention (BNI-V) to six patients in an obstetrics and gynecology clinic.<br><br>RESULTS:Preliminary results indicate improved engagement into care and improvements in quality of life, trauma symptoms, and self-efficacy. Participants expressed high satisfaction with the intervention and improved perception of self.<br><br>DISCUSSION:This study demonstrates a feasible way to build on the screening and referral practices typically found in the health-care system.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1049-7315",
doi="10.1177/1049731519900652",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1049731519900652"
}